The speaker discusses their journey in politics, from being part of the CDA to distancing themselves and starting their own party. They have been out of the country for a long time and are returning to a country in crisis, with issues of governance and security yet to be adequately addressed. They have plans to improve these aspects, including better supervision and more regional districts.
The speaker also talks about the economic challenges, including the 400,000 people living in severe poverty and the housing shortage. They propose a concrete plan to address these issues, including reducing tax credits and focusing on administrative simplicity.
The speaker also talks about their approach to climate change, expressing reservations about certain measures like CCS and emphasizing the need for a long-term, sensible climate policy. They highlight the importance of switching to electricity instead of fossil fuels and discuss the potential impact of freshwater scarcity on future data center construction.
The speaker is eager to engage in debates with other candidates, expressing a preference for the format of debates in France and the US, where candidates take turns discussing a theme for extended periods. They are open to debating with any candidate and express a readiness to participate in such debates.
1. The speaker discusses having been out of the country for a long time and experiencing burnout upon returning.
2. The speaker has been working on plans for over two years, with things improving over the past six months.
3. The speaker believes there are issues with governance and security in the Netherlands, citing a lack of a constitutional court and weak citizen-government relationship as key problems.
4. The speaker discusses a lack of regional districts in elections, and the need for better supervision in certain areas.
5. The speaker mentions the serious issue of poverty in the Netherlands, with 400,000 people living in severe poverty.
6. The speaker discusses the housing shortage in the Netherlands, mentioning the SP party and housing minister Hugo.
7. The speaker talks about the complexity of the tax system and the difficulty in reducing taxes for everyone.
8. The speaker discusses the need for a personal contribution scheme instead of the current childcare allowance system.
9. The speaker talks about the difficulty of managing an increase in members of a new social contract.
10. The speaker mentions plans for a new political party and the process of selecting candidates.
11. The speaker discusses the importance of climate policy and expresses reservations about certain measures like pesto and CCS.
12. The speaker talks about the importance of ensuring that people who don't have much money can continue to pay for basic necessities like food and energy.
13. The speaker discusses the potential for a one-on-one debate with other candidates.