40 Years of Voting Rights for Migrants: How Politics Became a Reflection of the City
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On March 19, 1986, migrants without Dutch nationality were allowed to vote in elections for the first time. This was important for many people living in the Netherlands who did not have a Dutch passport. Because of this new rule, they could also express what they found important for the city.
Since that year, politics has become more of a reflection of the diverse people in the city. More people from different countries can now participate in the elections.