# BBB party political developments in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bbb-party-political-developments-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-09-28T21:29:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The BBB party in the Netherlands is experiencing political shifts and internal friction across different provinces.

In Overijssel, the party nominated Tjitske de Groot as a new deputy to succeed Liesbeth Grijsen. De Groot is tasked with managing portfolios including spatial planning, environmental vision, and housing. Grijsen noted that the province has increased its housing construction ambition from 42,000 to 47,000 homes by 2030.

However, the party has faced subsequent challenges. In Groningen, the BBB faction sought discussions with coalition partners following a motion of disapproval regarding the potential forced expropriation of a farm for water storage and nature purposes. Meanwhile, in Overijssel, the breakaway group Overijssel Vooruit announced it would not participate in upcoming elections, citing the difficulties of operating as a small, independent faction without a national link.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: BBB party faces political friction in Groningen and faction splits in Overijssel

The BBB party faces political pressure in Groningen following a motion of disapproval over land expropriation, while its breakaway faction in Overijssel prepares to dissolve before upcoming elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbb-party-faces-political-friction-in-groningen-and-faction-splits-in-overijssel

### 2026-09-01: BBB Overijssel nominates Tjitske de Groot as new deputy

Tjitske de Groot has been nominated by BBB Overijssel to succeed Liesbeth Grijsen as deputy, overseeing spatial planning and environmental vision in the province of Overijssel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bbb-overijssel-nominates-tjitske-de-groot-as-new-deputy

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Cite as: BBB party political developments in the Netherlands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bbb-party-political-developments-in-the-netherlands