Important graphs for Dutch journalists, politicians, and pundits. The Netherlands has the lowest (!) level of "affective polarization" and the lowest (!) level of "out-party dislike" from group of 20 Western democracies. 1/
These are national averages of the individual subtractions of the average (!) "out-party dislike" from the "in-party liking".
In other words, "dislikes" of all other relevant parties are averaged (for instance, from GL to PVV) and subtracted from "in-party" (eg VVD) like. 2/
One reason for low score of "affective polarization" could be the rather low average score of "in-party liking". 3/
Another possible reason could be the high number of relevant parties in the Netherlands, which means there will be several relatively close to your "in-party" (and could explain modest in-party liking too). 4/
But whatever reasons, and problems of this specific indicator, it is more evidence that Dutch society is not polarized. 5/
As other studies also show, Dutch people are not angry, they are actually very satisfied.
Ever since D66 started with its "kloof" (gap), between elites and people, political divisions and public dissatisfaction has been exaggerated in political and public debates. 6/
The "Fortuyn trauma" has given this a distinct right-wing populist interpretation, which has shaped Dutch politics and political debates for two centuries now. 7/
There are obviously problems, and there is dissatisfaction, but overall the Netherlands is doing much better than most Western democracies. 8/
Related to that, extreme fragmentation ("Dutchification") is not necessarily an indication of dissatisfaction. In fact, it can increase satisfaction, as more people can find a party close(r) to their own specific combination of priorities and values. 9/
In conclusion, it is high time that the political and public debate is starting to (better) reflect the reality in society and start discussing Dutch politics in society in more nuanced terms (and in more comparative terms). 10/
It is also important that there is more debate about the polarized political and public debate and the dangers of elite polarization (see US). Ironically, it was the great Dutch political scientist Arend Lijphart who emphasized the importance of elite moderation! #TheEnd
Ik zal wel weer te negatief en achterdochtig zijn, maar Kajsa Ollongren staat ier toch gewoon even hard te liegen als Mark Rutte eerder deed?
Of verscheen Omtzigt's naam via "divine intervention" op haar blaadje?
Ik heb een verklaring: ze heeft, in alle haast, per ongeluk, aantekeningen van een andere bijeenkomst meegenomen! Waarschijnlijk een voorvergadering van een andere groep, die wat slordig was en papiertjes lieten slingeren. Volkomen geloofwaardig! 😳
Gooi een ambtenaar onder de bus! Zeg dat haar/zijn fout was... die heeft zomaar wat opgeschreven. 🤷♂️
Net gedaan met eerste klas, en vind live stream naar TK debat, maar is momenteel geschost. Wel fijn om te zien dat COVID-19 geen groot probleem is in het parlement. Het aantal TK-leden dat rondloopt zonder masker. 🤦♂️🤦♀️
Wel fijn dat Hoekstra Rutte een beetje uit de wind zet door zich op D66 te richten.
Complimenten voor Azarkan, die tot de kern komt, en D66 onder druk zet om Rutte te dumpen.
"Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe" (2007) is by far my most awarded and influential book, and I don't think that will ever change. Here is back story to the book.
Remarkable first results of #exitpoll of #TK2021 -- although there is +/= 2 seat margin! #Thread
1. Despite drop in polls since fall of government, #VVD still probably wins. #Rutte is untouchable.
2. Amazing result for #D66 ! Traditionally, D66 loses big after government participation, but now they not just win, they win BIG. This can only be seen as "Kaag Effect", as party centered whole campaign on party leader and need for female leadership.
I am excited and honored to give this lecture in support of the faculty and students at #bogaziciuniversity who are fighting the authoritarian encroachment of the Erdogan regime. 🇹🇷 ✊