CDA Maastricht – Find out what we stand for
CDA (Christian Party) is part of the EPP fraction and works together with sister parties such as CDU/CSU and CD&V. All citiziens of other EU member states – students, expats – who are registered in the Gemeentelijke Basisadministratie have the right to vote.
- The Maastricht Healthcare model
- A Social Support Law that offers tailor-made care;
- Care for people who actually need it;
- Sufficient neighborhood nurses and community police officers;
- Attention for informal caregivers and families in poverty;
- Care close to home;
- Prevention instead of cure.
- Devoting more attention to Maastricht elderly
- Affordable/customised housing so that people can live at home as long as possible;
- Easily accessible and senior-friendly public transport system;
- Covering costs for own contribution to health insurance premium for the less well-off;
- Tailor-made care and attention for seniors’ concerns;
- Providing simple and easily accessible information;
- Elderly support desk/line for practical help;
- Recruiting volunteers to support and strengthen senior care.
- Focus on Maastricht families
- Accessible childcare centres which provide good education and care;
- Affordable sports, music and swimming lessons;
- Sufficient/well-equipped outdoor play areas;
- Family support desk for family-related questions/emergent issues;
- Education on both sides of the Maas;
- No unnecessary school trips abroad in secondary education;
- Easily accessible neighborhood teams for families that need support.
- Maastricht citizen at the centre
- A government that actively seeks out and listens to citizens;
- More support to those who need it the most;
- A more serviceable and customer-oriented government;
- Actual participation for citizens;
- Citizen initiatives without interference from the government;
- Use of understandable language in politics and by the government.
- Vigourous neighbourhoods
- Safe, challenging and clean neighborhoods;
- Preservation of community and community houses;
- Enforcement action to monitor quality of life;
- Mixed neighborhoods;
- A quota for split room rental;
- Increasing the role of district nurses and community agents;
- Involving residents in collective decision-making;
- Good maintenance of green spaces.
6. Supporting Maastricht associations
- Affordable housing facilities focused on each neighborhood;
- Membership open to everyone (children included);
- A subsidy policy not aimed at the number of members;
- Better cooperation regarding future and long-term activities;
- More municipal support;
- Large association hall for storage for all associations;
- Production room facility.
7. Sustainability and accessibility in Maastricht
- Reducing traffic pollution;
- City distribution centers in Maastricht West and East;
- Reducing pollution of public spaces;
- Commitment to the Maastricht Energy Agreement;
- Supporting entrepreneurs in waste service contracts;
- Solar panels on government buildings;
- Electric municipal vehicle fleet.
8. A fair Maastricht economy
- Reducing rules and improving municipal services;
- A (inter) national transport system which improves accessibility to and from Maastricht;
- Bringing education more in line with the labor market;
- Supporting market economy development within the Euregio;
- Better balance in event planning and organisation;
- Addressing the issue regarding unocuppied buildings and improving the living and working environment;
- No further extension of shopping hours.
9. Preservation of values and traditions
- Focus on communities, associations, churches and neighborhoods;
- Strong society with respect, solidarity and community spirit;
- Protection of shared values and norms;
- Support focused on connecting and meeting people;
- Encouraging the transfer of values and traditions;
- Preserving and supporting Maastricht cultural heritage.