The second installment of my contributions to the blog series on the European elections in 2017. During our discussion on the elections in the Netherlands, prof. Sonntag and I came to discuss the strange new addition to the Dutch political debate on Dutchness. Identity politics has popped-up everywhere, but seems especially foreign in the Netherlands (for numerous reasons). Given the enormity of the subject, I though I'd limit myself to the problematic relationship that the Dutch have with their constitution. As a lawyer, I thought it would be an apt point of view, which would leave my better equipped sociological brethren to give an opinion on the societal concept of 'Dutchness'. The blog, with a number of very helpful additions by professor Sonntag, can be found here. My original draft can be read below.
Contribution to Mails d'Europe
My contribution to Professor Albrecht Sonntag's wonderful blog series on the elections that grip the European continent. I was asked to write about the role of the Dutch Left in the coming elections. The Dutch elections will be held on 15 March. No matter where you are, vote, no matter your feelings. You can express your anger, discontent, joy and hopes with a red pencil, and that is an amazing thing.
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