Dutch towns approve new coalition agreements for 2026‑2030

Several Dutch municipalities have finalized or are close to finalising coalition agreements for the 2026‑2030 term. In Laren, the VVD and local party Larens Behoud formed a three‑member executive, focusing on finance, public space, care, welfare and refugee housing. Leudal’s coalition of Ronduit Open and Samen Verder outlined priorities such as accelerated housing construction, improved public‑space maintenance, a stepped‑approach to the energy transition and a solid budget with a €5 million reserve.

In Alphen aan den Rijn, opposition party Forum for Democracy criticised the new coalition for maintaining existing policies on the zero‑emission zone, energy transition and asylum‑housing. Nieuwegein’s coalition of the Local Renewal/VSP, VVD, D66 and CDA agreed on a five‑member executive, giving the council a stronger role in shaping policy. Rotterdam’s formation talks now involve CDA, Volt, PRO, D66 and VVD, aiming for a slim 23‑seat majority in the 45‑seat council.

Someren appointed four new wethouders, with an agenda that includes housing, the energy transition, vibrant local associations and sound municipal finances. Almelo’s broad coalition of VVD, CDA, Lokaal Almelo Samen, D66 and GroenLinks/PvdA also expanded the executive to five members, committing to 25 000 new homes by 2050, a new theatre venue and ambitious green‑city goals.