Experienced mediator Hans Démoed to guide Waddinxveen coalition talks
Waddinxveen has appointed Hans Démoed as informateur to steer coalition negotiations after local elections. His recommendations will shape the municipality’s policies and leadership for the next four years, directly impacting residents’ daily lives and local governance.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Hans Démoed |
| Role | Informateur |
| Appointed by | WEWA (Weerbaar Waddinxveen) |
| Municipality | Waddinxveen |
| Previous Experience | 15 years in South Holland Provincial Council; former (in)formateur in multiple municipalities |
| Current Role | Municipal secretary/general director, Kaag en Braassem |
| Timeline | Report due mid-April; public council meeting to follow |
| Focus Areas | Coalition viability, aldermen distribution, policy alignment |
The municipality of Waddinxveen is responsible for local governance, including policy implementation and coalition formation after elections. An informateur like Hans Démoed plays a crucial role in facilitating negotiations between political parties to form a stable and effective local government.
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Hans Démoed appointed as informateur
At the proposal of WEWA (Weerbaar Waddinxveen), Hans Démoed has been appointed as informateur in Waddinxveen. Based on discussions with the factions of the political parties, he will draft a substantiated recommendation on the formation of a coalition and an accompanying program for the coming years.
The informateur begins the assignment
In the period leading up to mid-April, Hans Démoed will work to gain insight into the type of agreement the parties desire and to what extent they can align on the substantive challenges facing the municipality. The informateur will also assess which coalition(s) are viable and what the parties' preferences are regarding the number of aldermen and the distribution of aldermen among the parties. The informateur will submit a final report on the possibilities.
Discussions to commence shortly
On March 25, the parties represented in the Waddinxveen municipal council held a debate on the interpretation of the election results and the next steps to be taken. The appointed informateur will shortly begin individual discussions with all parties. Following the informateur’s final report, a public council meeting will be held to discuss the next steps.
About the informateur
Hans Démoed served for 15 years as a member of the Provincial Council of South Holland. He is a public administration specialist and has previously acted as (in)formateur in the municipalities of Ouder-Amstel, Oegstgeest, Aalsmeer, and Lisse. In his day-to-day role, Hans Démoed serves as municipal secretary/general director in the municipality of Kaag en Braassem.