Netherlands PRO: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
16.6 %
+3.9 since the last election
Last Election
12.7 %
Election 2025 · 20 Seats
3-Month Trend
+0.6
Three months ago: 16.0 %
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Progressive Netherlands
S&D
Netherlands
Social Democratic
Europhile
Progressief Nederland (PRO) is a Dutch political party dedicated to progressive liberalism and the consistent modernization of both state and society. It successfully combines social justice with a market-oriented approach and maintains a staunchly pro-European stance.
Values and Ideology
PRO's foundation is built on the conviction that personal growth and societal progress are inextricably linked. The party holds an optimistic view of humanity, believing individuals should be free to thrive in a pluralistic environment, with the state acting as a modern enabler. It perceives the nation as an integral part of a globally interconnected world, where societal change is proactively shaped through investments in education, innovation, and inclusion, rather than merely reactively managed.
Political Priorities
PRO's agenda primarily targets the urban middle class, upwardly mobile individuals through education, and digitally-native generations. It centers on an ambitious climate policy, the expansion of a digital welfare state, and the promotion of social mobility. The party advocates for comprehensive tax reform that favors labor over capital and champions an open, inclusive immigration policy. Its target demographic comprises voters who wish to combine economic dynamism with a robust social safety net.
Role in the Political System
Within the Dutch party system, PRO functions as a liberal-progressive actor, consistently occupying the center-left. Strategically, the party aims to bridge the gap between liberal market principles and progressive social policies. Its relationship with the rule of law is characterized by profound trust.
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PRO: Key issues and ideological profile
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Salience
Position 2024
Question
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Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Advocates moderate redistribution in favor of social justice.
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How should the state manage its available budget?
Aims to actively direct state funds into public investments.
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Should the local economy be protected?
Represents a balanced position between trade and protection.
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Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Prioritizes civil liberties but accepts certain security measures.
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Should the equality of women be promoted?
Wants active state promotion of equality.
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Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Advocates strong legal and social equality.
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Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Fully supports same-sex marriage.
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What role should religions play in politics?
Advocates for strict separation of religion and state.
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Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Favors urban development promotion.
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Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth.
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What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Clearly places climate protection above economic interests.
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Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Advocates open immigration with targeted management.
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How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Supports integration while preserving cultural diversity.
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Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Advocates targeted promotion and protection of ethnic minorities.
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What role should nation-states play?
Views national and international responsibility as balanced.
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Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Prefers power distribution and democratic control.
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How independent should the judiciary be?
Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence.
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How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions.
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PRO in the European Parliament: MEPs and political group
All elections since 1945 in which PRO participated. Click a row to see election details.
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1950
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2010
2020
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
No government involvement to date
PRO has not been involved in any government since 1946.
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