NL ELECTIONS 2025 - DEFENSE EFFORTS

 


THE NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER ELECTIONS 

 POLITICAL PARTIES POSITIONS EVALUATIONS:

 

DEFENSE EFFORTS

A EUROPE-IS-US ANALYSIS, by MISTRAL.ai; September 13, 2025


Here is an analysis of the Dutch political parties on a scale from "inactive/negation of war risk and support for Russia" to "active preparation with heavy investments and conscription", based on their manifestos and recent positions for the 2025 elections.

Dutch Political Parties: Geopolitical & Defense Policy 

Classification Scale (1-5): 
1 = Inactive/Negation of War Risk/Pro-Russia (or Neutrality) 5 = Very Active/Heavy Investments & Conscription

Party

Score (1-5)

Key Position

Forum voor Democratie (FvD)

1

Neutrality in conflicts not directly in Dutch interest; wants to reconsider NATO membership via referendum; no active support for EU/NATO sanctions against Russia.

PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid)

3

Supports NATO as the cornerstone of defense policy and a 5% GDP defense budget, but is critical of EU defense integration and emphasizes national sovereignty. Opposes sending scarce military equipment to Ukraine, focusing instead on Dutch territorial defense and border security.

SP (Socialistische Partij)

2

Traditionally opposes large defense investments; critical of NATO norms; prefers diplomacy and development over deterrence.

Partij voor de Dieren (PvdD)

2

Supports increased defense spending but opposes following NATO norms; focuses on diplomacy and conflict prevention.

D66

4

Supports EU/NATO, strategic independence from Russia, and defense investments; emphasizes international rule of law.

GroenLinks-PvdA

4

Supports increased defense spending, modern technology (cyber/drones), and European cooperation; sees Ukraine war as a lesson for reducing dependence on Russia.

VVD

4

Advocates heavy investment in defense and cyber capabilities; strongly opposes dependence on Russia; supports robust military for deterrence.

CDA

4

Calls for reinstatement of (social) conscription and increased defense funding; views NATO as cornerstone of defense policy.

ChristenUnie

4

Supports strengthening defense and NATO cooperation, with emphasis on peace and rule of law.

JA21

5

Wants heavy investment in defense, expanding military to 200,000 personnel, modern equipment, and elements of conscription; advocates for a sovereign Netherlands capable of self-defense.

SGP

5

Supports reinstating conscription and increasing defense spending; views NATO as cornerstone but is critical of an EU army.

Volt

4

Advocates for an EU-Russia strategy post-war, focusing on peace, reconstruction, and prosecuting war crimes; supports active EU/NATO cooperation.

 Key Takeaways

  • FvD (1/5) remains the most neutral/isolated, while 
  • SP and PvdD (2/5) are moderate, focusing on diplomacy.
  • PVV (3/5): The PVV is pro-NATO and pro-defense investment, but its stance is nationally focused and anti-EU defense integration. It supports a 5% GDP defense budget and emphasizes border security, but is critical of sending military aid to Ukraine and opposes EU defense initiatives, preferring bilateral/NATO cooperationesb.nu+3.
  • Most parties (D66, GroenLinks-PvdA, VVD, CDA, ChristenUnie, Volt) score 4/5, indicating active support for EU/NATO, defense investments, and sometimes conscription.
  • JA21 and SGP (5/5) are the most activist, advocating for heavy investments, conscription, and a strong, sovereign defense posture





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