Party leader debate: meet the party leaders in your municipality!

Come listen, watch, and join the discussion! Meet the party leaders and discover their plans for the municipality for the next four years.

• Date: March 4, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chamber, West Maas en Waal Town Hall, Dijkstraat 11, Beneden-Leeuwen

Register for the party leaders' debate

Program

7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception

The doors are opening!
The audience is warmly welcomed into the hall. Take a seat, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and get ready for an inspiring evening.

7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pitch carousel: Our course for West Maas and Waal

In short pitch rounds, the parties present their ambitions for the next four years.
Each party has two minutes to present its vision clearly and convincingly.
Powerful, concise, and direct to you.

8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Debate round 1

The first four party leaders will engage in a debate based on strong propositions.

• Each proposition is presented to one party leader.
• The other party leaders are invited to respond sharply.
• There will be 10 minutes of debate per motion.
• Dynamic, substantive, and stimulating

8:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Break

Time to catch up, have a drink, and think about what you've just heard.
And of course: which debate would you really like to see continue?

9:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Debate round 2

The sequel!
The other four party leaders now have their chance to defend a proposition.
The concept remains the same: responses, counter-responses, and a robust substantive debate.
Everything to clearly highlight the differences and similarities between the parties.

10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Informal chat

The official evening has come to an end, but the discussions continue in the canteen.
Meet the party leaders, ask questions, or discuss your own ideas for the future of West Maas en Waal.