Joost Eerdmans
Leader of JA21 and of its group in the Dutch House of Representatives · JA21
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 Loosen or delay the targets
Said
The 2040 and 2050 climate targets the cabinet keeps are unattainable and too costly.
“Het belangrijkste is dat we vast blijven houden aan onhaalbare klimaatdoelen. Daar blijven we ons maar aan verplichten, voor 2040 en 2050.”
Our translation The most important thing is that we keep holding on to unattainable climate targets. We just keep committing ourselves to them, for 2040 and 2050.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2025-2026, nr. 44, item 8: Debat regeringsverklaring
Society
Asylum An asylum stop
Said
Asylum should no longer be claimed and housed in the Netherlands but elsewhere, with return hubs and deals with partner countries.
“Wij willen van recht op asiel hier naar recht op asiel en opvang daar.”
Our translation We want to go from a right to asylum here to a right to asylum and reception there.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2025-2026, nr. 44, item 8: Debat regeringsverklaring
The Netherlands in the world
The EU Less power for Brussels
Said
The EU was founded to serve shared economic interests, and member states should decide for themselves where that matters.
“Niet om alles samen te doen, maar om elkaar te versterken waar dat kan, en om landen zelf te laten beslissen waar dat moet.”
Our translation Not to do everything together, but to strengthen each other where that is possible, and to let countries decide for themselves where that is necessary.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2024-2025, nr. 95, item 20: Staat van de Europese Unie
Ukraine Keep arming Ukraine
Said
The US pause in military aid to Ukraine was a gift to Putin, because a weaker Ukraine strengthens Russia's hand in negotiations.
“Het de dag erop pauzeren van de militaire hulp van Amerika aan Oekraïne is natuurlijk een rechtstreeks cadeau geweest voor Poetin, voor het Kremlin, want hoe kwetsbaarder Oekraïne, hoe beter de onderhandelingspositie van Rusland.”
Our translation Pausing America's military aid to Ukraine the day after was of course a direct gift to Putin, to the Kremlin, because the more vulnerable Ukraine is, the better Russia's negotiating position.
Israel Restrict trade or arms Earlier: No restrictions on Israel, 2024
Said
He backs the foreign minister's line of pausing a cooperation programme with Israel over the blockade of aid to Gaza.
“Ik steun de lijn van minister Veldkamp inzake het pauzeren van het samenwerkingsprogramma met Israël.”
Our translation I support minister Veldkamp's line on pausing the cooperation programme with Israel.
Source Handelingen Tweede Kamer 2024-2025, nr. 82, item 28: De situatie in het Midden-Oosten
Earlier: No restrictions on Israel
Said
Stopping the export of F-35 parts to Israel after a court ruling would leave Israel out in the cold, which he called unacceptable.
“Israël nu in de kou laten staan, is simpelweg onacceptabel.”
Our translation Leaving Israel out in the cold now is simply unacceptable.
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