Vula Tsetsi, Co-Chair of the European Green Party, said: “We warmly welcome Progressief Nederland. After many years of cooperation, they have reached a shared understanding that together they can make a real difference. The Netherlands needs a strong progressive force with a clear green agenda.

The Dutch voters have already shown their support last Wednesday, when GroenLinks-PvdA with an enthusiastic mobilisation under the leadership of Jesse Klaver, got the most votes nationwide and came out first in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, in total seven of the ten biggest cities. We look forward to continuing our work together.’

Ciarán Cuffe, Co-Chair of the European Green Party, added:

“The next step is the Congress in June where the members will decide the shape of the new party. People are looking for ambition and green and social alternatives at a time when far-right populist forces are creating chaos in the world and inside Europe. We look forward to working closely together with Progressief Nederland as they have the potential to become a powerful green and progressive counterweight in the Netherlands.'

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