The 28-year-old Michael Theuns has been elected party leader of the CDA in the Provincial Council elections in March next year.
During a members’ meeting of the CDA-Limburg in Sittard, Theuns was elected by acclamation. That is, without voting. There was no opponent.
Let it lead
In a speech after his election, Theuns stated that he wants to involve people who have the feeling that they no longer belong or are no longer heard in society. “The CDA has also shown the story of connecting people too little in recent years. We have been guided too much by the social-liberal story. Limburg is the province where connection is still experienced,” says Theuns.
Small peripheral matters
He also felt that the province should no longer meddle with all kinds of minor peripheral matters, but should provide answers to the major questions of citizens, for example in the field of housing.
Impossible and Impracticable
The young politician also strongly criticized the government’s nitrogen policy. He called it unfeasible and impracticable. “Something has to be done, but this policy is leading to clear-cutting in rural areas. Moreover, it has a huge impact on the way of producing food and will result in much higher prices. While many people are already struggling financially,” Teuns argued.
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Experience in politics
Theuns, who is now party chairman of the CDA in the city council of Beek, has several years of experience in provincial politics. First as a board advisor to former deputy Hubert Mackus. Then as project leader for nitrogen and then as project leader for the tourist cycle path through Parkstad Leisure Lane.
He currently works at Berenschot consultancy.