Interview with MP Corinne Ellemeet

On 15 March, the Provincial Council elections are on. What is there to choose from? In the run-up to the elections, we talk to some candidates and tell them why they are standing as candidates. With this interview a very special candidate: MP Corinne Ellemeet. She is a list pusher in spot 50 and tells us about why it is so important to vote.

Who are you, where are you from and what do you do in daily life?

Which celebrity, dead or alive, would you like to have another coffee with?

I would love to have coffee one day with the already deceased Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to stand up on the bus for a white passenger and thus brought about major changes in America when it comes to racist laws.

What is your most controversial opinion?

Politics is intensive social service.

Why are you running for Provincial Council elections And why for GroenLinks?

As a list pusher, I draw attention to the importance of the Provincial Council elections. The province is about nature, climate, housing, culture. Lots of topics that are super important.

What themes do you want to work for in the province? 

As a list pusher, I want to work on all the issues I just mentioned.

Why is it important to vote in this election?

Because we need to empower the green and left in the provinces! The challenges are huge. Without our influence, it will be a disaster.

What do you want to do for young people in these elections and how do you plan to engage them more?

Young people walk around our provinces even longer than a 40-something like myself. They deserve a fair and sustainable society. I am proud that we as GroenLinks have so many young people around the Provincial Council election lists. It starts with recognition of young people in the new generation of politicians. And hopefully it will also lead to much more youth participation!

On March 15th, the Provincial States elections will be held in the Netherlands. What is at stake? Leading up to the elections, we are speaking with some candidates who will explain why they are running. In this interview, we have a special candidate: Member of Parliament Corinne Ellemeet. She is a “list pusher,” which means she is listed at the bottom of the party's candidate list, at position 50, and she will discuss why it is crucial to vote.

Who are you, where are you from, and what do you do in your daily life?

I am Corinne, born in Rotterdam, and after living in several countries, I ended up in the town of Abcoude. I am a Member of Parliament for the GreenLeft party and spokesperson on healthcare.

With which celebrity, dead or alive, would you like to have coffee?

I would love to have coffee with the late Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger and thereby sparked significant changes in America regarding racist laws.

What is your most controversial opinion?

Politics is an intensive societal civic duty.

Why are you running for the Provincial States elections, and why for GreenLeft?

As a list pusher, I want to draw attention to the importance of the Provincial States elections. The province is responsible for nature, climate, housing, and culture. Many critical topics fall under their jurisdiction.

What themes do you want to focus on in the Province?

As a list pusher, I want to focus on all the topics I just mentioned.

Why is it essential to vote in these elections?

Because we need to give power to the green and left parties in the provinces! The challenges we face are enormous, and without our influence, it will be a disaster.

What do you want to do for young people in these elections, and how do you plan to involve them more?

Young people spend even more time in our provinces than someone like me, in their forties. They deserve a fair and sustainable society. I am proud that GreenLeft has so many young people on their candidate lists for the Provincial States elections. It starts with young people recognising themselves in the new generation of politicians. Hopefully, it will lead to even more youth participation!