New Social Contract, New Leader: An interview with coalition party leader Nicolien van Vroonhoven

How does a party built on institutional renewal navigate the political responsibility of being in government and what happens when its founding figure steps away?

Join us on June 13th, 13:00–14:00 in the REC E-Hall for an interview with Nicolien van Vroonhoven, current leader of Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC).

We’ll trace her political journey from the CDA to co-founding NSC with Pieter Omtzigt, diving into the party’s rapid rise from manifesto to movement, and its historic 20-seat win in the 2023 elections. What fuelled that success and how did NSC shape coalition talks?

With the party now in government, and Omtzigt’s recent departure, can NSC stay true to its promises on transparency and the rule of law? And can Van Vroonhoven lead a new course as leader of the party?

Curious what the future holds for NSC and Dutch politics? Don’t miss this conversation.