What should our public administration - parliament, cabinet and civil service - look like after the elections? What is needed for a transparent style of government and a culture of government with integrity? How can our government exude credibility, inspire trust, be accountable? How do we ensure that all citizens are heard and feel represented?
In recent years, the governance in The Hague has been viewed with a growing critical eye. Transparency, trust and vision also play a major role in voters' voting behaviour during elections. Our VU scholars look at this important election issue from different angles: which campaign techniques work and which do not? What is the state of our trust in politics? And how do politicians deal with this call for a new culture in government?
