New Wageningen council sworn in with fresh faces and party rebranding
Wageningen’s municipal council has been reshaped with 16 new members and a renamed political alliance, PRO (formerly GroenLinks-PvdA). Residents can expect shifts in local policies as negotiations for a new executive college begin, impacting decisions on housing, sustainability, and community services.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total councillors | 27 |
| New councillors | 16 |
| Returning councillors | 11 |
| Gender split | 14 women, 13 men |
| New party in council | Party for the Animals (2 seats) |
| Renamed party | PRO (formerly GroenLinks-PvdA) |
| Largest party | PRO (10 seats) |
| Negotiations ongoing | College of mayor and aldermen |
| Possible changes | Councillors may transition to alderman roles |
The Wageningen municipal council is the local governing body responsible for policy decisions affecting the city, including housing, infrastructure, and public services. Its composition reflects the political balance after elections, shaping the direction of local governance for the coming term.
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The Wageningen municipal council has been installed
During the municipal council meeting on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the councillors of the municipality of Wageningen were sworn in. They took their oath or declaration and promise during the council meeting. Following the elections, the municipal council now consists of 27 members. 11 councillors also served in the previous term, while 16 are new. The Party for the Animals is new to the council, with two seats. GroenLinks-PvdA has a new name as of this meeting: PRO. Of the 27 councillors, 14 are women and 13 are men.
The following councillors have been installed:
- For PRO: Rosanne Groot; Jan Daenen; Tutku Yüksel; Partap Bansie; Lotte Demateau; Ingvar van der Linde; Carlo Vromans; Barbara Pescadinha; Marre de Vetten; Bo Briggerman;
- For the Stadspartij: Rien Bor; Jelmer van der Neut; Linda van Olderen; Otto Vleeming; Eric Langhorst; Henk van de Beek;
- For D66: Maud Hulshof; Radboud van Hal; Monique Peters; Lieke van Bernebeek; Jesper Broekhof;
- For the Party for the Animals: Xenia Minnaert; Jenna van Vulpen;
- For the CDA: Robin Bekebrede;
- For the VVD: Esther Koenders;
- For the ChristenUnie: Peter de Haan;
- And for Connect-Volt: Cato Vonk.
The composition of the municipal council may still change. Negotiations for a new college of mayor and aldermen are currently underway. It is possible that a councillor may become an alderman in the new college.