The VVD calls on internationals to vote

Amsterdam’s position as the best place in Europe for the international business community to settle, has dropped from sixth place in 2007 to eight place in 2009. That is bad for both Amsterdam and the expats who live there.

What can Amsterdam do for you

On march 3rd, elections will be held forthe Amsterdam city and district councils. Expats are also eligible to vote!

VVD Amsterdam: Turn ‘Zuidas’ into an international icon

“The Amsterdam ‘Zuidas’ should be an international icon”, City Council candidate Frank van Dalen (VVD) made this statement last Monday during a visit to the ‘Zuidas’. The area should be used as a means to end the city's inferiority complex from which it has suffered for years. The ‘Zuidas’ in the vision of Van Dalen is a combination of working, living and entertainment.

Ten reasons for voting VVD

The VVD is the number 1 party for expats in The Netherlands. Why should your vote go to us in the upcoming elections?

Vote for your Amsterdam, Vote VVD (short movie)

Many expats no longer feel welcome in Amsterdam. We want you to stay! (short movie)

Many expats no longer feel welcome in Amsterdam and want to leave. The VVD wants you to stay.

Personal Video Blog of Frank van Dalen (number 8)

A personal video blog of Frank van Dalen about the city government of Amsterdam thinks that you simply are not able to pull it of. That you don’t know what’s best for you and that you certainly don’t know what’s best for your surroundings. In short: you are doomed to fail from the start.

The Expat Center (Short Movie)

The VVD wants to improve the services of the Expats Center on the Zuidas. It's a good start but there is still room for improvement.

Personal Video Blog of Olga de Meij (City Centre number 2)

Olga de Meij is candidate for City District City Centre.

Taxi services should be improved (short movie)

The taxi services in amsterdam can be greatly impoved. Some taxi drivers are unreliable and will try to rip you off if you don't know your way. The VVD wants to improve the reliability and services of taxi's in Amsterdam.

Hyphen-Nation Featuring Jesse Jackson February 5

Cool politics continue at Boom Chicago on Friday, February 5.

VVD Expat Survey 2010

We would like to ask people with an international background and living in Amsterdam about their experiences and thoughts about Amsterdam.

A new country, a new town, a new life

A word from Eric van der Burg about the upcoming municipal elections