The Netherlands is shaking. As we approach the snap election on 29 October 2025, the foundations of our society feel more fragile than ever. The collapse of the Schoof cabinet, triggered by the PVV's withdrawal from the coalition, has plunged us into a period of profound political uncertainty. This isn't just a political crisis; it's a national identity crisis. For too long, citizens have felt their concerns dismissed, their safety compromised, and their voices silenced by a political elite more interested in dogma than in the people they serve.

The issues dominating this election—the housing market, immigration, and healthcare—are merely symptoms of a deeper sickness: a failure to uphold the basic social contract. Article 1 of our Constitution guarantees everyone the right to equal treatment. Yet, where is the equality for the native Dutch citizen who feels a stranger in their own neighborhood? Where is the justice for those who, like one of our readers, claim to have been financially ruined and driven from their home by intimidation, only to be met with institutional indifference?

The Failure of Integration and the Betrayal of Our Schools

We are told that tolerance is our greatest virtue. But this tolerance has been perverted into a one-way street, where the destructive elements of certain subcultures are shielded from criticism under the guise of fighting discrimination. The hotlines exist—you can report discrimination to the police or the internet discrimination hotline, MiND. But who is there for the victims of the so-called "street culture," for those terrorized by what they describe as "gangsters with knives"?

I had experience myself where a muslim girl called Sarra, or Madrina in gangster terms was violently dominating me with her gang, taking all my money and may services with almost nothing in return but trauma. Because of privacy I will only mention she has severe trauma and cocaine addiction and I actually don't even know whether or not she's still alive.

The failure is systemic and begins with the young. A referenced study on religious education in Amsterdam-Slotervaart suggests there are complex dynamics at play in our classrooms. When will we have the courage to ask what is really being taught to some children in after-school religious classes? If there is any truth to the notion that public funds are indirectly supporting curricula that preach hatred towards Westerners and women, it is a grotesque betrayal of our values. We are financing our own cultural surrender.

A Political Reckoning is Upon Us

The current political landscape is a testament to the frustration of the Dutch people. Parties are scrambling to position themselves. The PVV, now the largest party, campaigns on a platform of strict asylum policies, while others like GroenLinks-PvdA focus on wealth taxes and climate measures. Geert Wilders has made the fight against what he sees as unchecked immigration a central theme, even attending protests against asylum centers—a move criticized by establishment figures but cheered by many who feel abandoned.

Meanwhile, the established cordon sanitaire is cracking. While parties like GL/PvdA and VVD state they would rather not govern with each other, and others refuse to work with the PVV, the old rules are breaking down. The people are demanding new solutions. The concept of a "Greater Netherlands," once a fringe historical idea, is even being discussed by some political figures as a way to consolidate a Dutch-speaking cultural sphere, though it remains a highly controversial and marginal proposal.

The Demand for Real Justice

Justice cannot be selective. The same laws that protect against discrimination must also protect every citizen from violence and intimidation. The same government that funds social programs must also ensure that its citizens are not "fleeing their city" out of fear.

The snap election on 29 October is more than a date on the calendar; it is a verdict on the future of the Netherlands. It is a chance to demand a government that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its law-abiding citizens above all else. It is a chance to restore the meaning of Article 1—not as a tool for division, but as a guarantee of a safe and orderly society for everyone who calls this country home. The time for polite conversation is over. The time for decisive action is now.

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