Party Leader Debate: Meet the party leaders in your municipality!

Come listen, watch, and join the conversation! Meet the party leaders and learn about their plans for the municipality over the next four years.

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

If you are unable to attend in person, you can also follow the debate live at:
https://westmaasenwaal.raadsinformatie.nl/live 

Program

7:15–7:30 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 PM - 8:00 PM Pitch Carousel: Our course for West Maas en Waal

In short pitch sessions, the parties present their goals for the next four years.
Each party has 2 minutes to clearly and convincingly present its vision.
Powerful, concise, and directed straight at you.

8:00–8:45 p.m. Debate Round 1

The top four party leaders will engage in a discussion based on bold statements.

• Each proposal is submitted to one party leader
• The other party leaders are invited to respond sharply
• There are 10 minutes of debate per motion
• Dynamic, substantive, and thought-provoking

8:45–9:15 p.m. Break

Time to catch up, have a drink, and reflect on what you’ve just heard.
And of course: which debate do you really want to see continue?

9:15–10:00 p.m. Debate Round 2

The next installment!
The other four party leaders now get their chance to defend a position.
The format remains the same: responses, counterarguments, and a robust, substantive debate.
All to clearly highlight the differences and similarities between the parties.

10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Informal get-together

The official evening is over, but discussions continue in the canteen.
Meet the lead candidates, ask questions, or discuss your own ideas for the future of West Maas en Waal.