The VVD has seen its income fall sharply in recent years. Like other parties, the VVD is largely dependent on membership contributions, donations, but also government subsidies. The amount of subsidy parties receive depends on their size. Since the VVD has already suffered a number of major blows during the elections, the flow of subsidies is decreasing.
Previous cuts are insufficient, the party says. “In addition to measures already taken, such as budget cuts, cooperation with our factions and scientific bureau, more is needed to prevent further breakdown of the party.”
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The introduction of the contribution would raise two million euros, the VVD calculates in an internal document. The party wants to use the money, among other things, for election campaigns, training and talent recruitment.
‘Strong financial pressure’
“In recent years, the VVD has had to deal with a decline in seats, the loss of ten seats in 2023 was particularly significant, which has created strong financial pressure,” the piece states. “In addition to measures already taken, such as budget cuts, cooperation with our factions and scientific bureau, more is needed to prevent further breakdown of the party.”
The proposal will soon be presented to the members at a special members meeting in Bussum. The VVD is therefore considering a contribution of 3.5 percent on the gross salary of their directors.
Other parties already have such a payment arrangement. The best known is that of the SP, which is quite large, but directors of D66, CDA and GL/PvdA also contribute to the party.