
Of soccer and ballet - Statement
In 2023, the then Dutch finance and first deputy prime minister Sigrid Kaag announced that she would not lead her party into the 2023 elections because of the impact of hatred and threats towards her and her family . Politics unfortunately remains a profession often hostile to women and on this March 8th and international women’s day, it is worth stressing how important contributions from women are for a functioning political system and representative democracy.