It was the year 1993 when a trio of students got fed up. They found that there was much talk about young people in municipal politics, but far too little talk with them. To change this, they founded the party Student & City. The following year, they ran for office and were successful! Since March 1994, Student & City has not given up its place in the council chamber. For over thirty years, we have been voicing the concerns of young people in the Groningen city council and beyond.
With more than a quarter of the population under 25, Groningen is a unique municipality. This calls for appropriate policies. Policies that do justice to the interests of young people, but above all, policies that focus on the opportunities presented by the presence of so many young people. Over the years, a lot has changed. The city has taken on a new look, the municipality has expanded, and the population has grown. This brings new challenges. Just as Groningen continues to evolve, our party also develops, but one thing has always remained the same: we engage in politics for and by young people!
But Groningen belongs to all of us, residents and students alike. With a young, fresh perspective, we critically assess policies to make choices that are best for our entire municipality. Unlike other parties, we can always choose innovation, vibrancy, and the knowledge economy. We actively work to reduce the distance between students and residents and promote social cohesion.
We are making Groningen a city where everyone feels at home; a city with high-quality housing and an accessible city where cyclists have priority. We let the city thrive; a city where there is space for events and hospitality, and a city that never stands still. We are making Groningen a city that is ready for the future; a city where the budding entrepreneur has room to grow and a city with a role model in sustainability. We believe in the potential of young people and are making Groningen the city that knows how to harness this immense strength.
In this way, we make the most beautiful city in the Netherlands even more beautiful every day!
Will you join us?
