Jesse Klaver
Leader of Progressief Nederland (PRO) in the House of Representatives · Progressief Nederland (PRO), formerly GroenLinks–PvdA
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy and environment
- HousingNothing on record yet
- Nitrogen and farmingNothing on record yet
Climate targets Keep or raise the targets
Said
The cabinet must take extra steps on climate, and his party will push it to do so.
“Zeker op het gebied van klimaat zal dit kabinet echt extra stappen moeten zetten. Reken er maar op dat PRO vooraan zal staan om ervoor te zorgen dat het kabinet dat ook gaat doen.”
Our translation Certainly in the area of climate this cabinet will really have to take extra steps. You can count on PRO being at the front to make sure that the cabinet does so.
Society
- AsylumNothing on record yet
The Netherlands in the world
The EU A stronger EU
Said
Europe can only meet its challenges together; in the same speech he proposed a new European defence treaty with joint procurement.
“Met extremen komt Europa niet vooruit. Europa staat voor uitdagingen die we alleen samen aankunnen.”
Our translation With extremes Europe does not move forward. Europe faces challenges that we can only handle together.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2024-2025, nr. 95, item 20: Staat van de Europese Unie, 12 June 2025
Ukraine Keep arming Ukraine
Said
The Netherlands was right to lead in supporting Ukraine politically, financially and militarily; he co-led a motion to keep the aid budget at its level in 2026.
“Het is daarom zeer terecht dat Nederland de afgelopen jaren voorop heeft gelopen om Oekraïne te steunen, om hen zowel politiek als met financiële en militaire middelen te helpen.”
Our translation It is therefore entirely right that the Netherlands has led the way in recent years in supporting Ukraine, in helping them both politically and with financial and military means.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2025-2026, nr. 19, item 22: Situatie in Oekraïne, 27 November 2025
Israel Restrict trade or arms
Said
The Netherlands should move now to end the trade part of the EU's association agreement with Israel.
“Artikel 2 ziet op het associatieverdrag. Ik vind dat we er nu toe over moeten gaan om het handelsdeel op te zeggen.”
Our translation Article 2 concerns the association agreement. I think we should now proceed to terminate the trade part.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2024-2025, nr. 95, item 20: Staat van de Europese Unie, 12 June 2025
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