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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.