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In Eindhoven, we talk a lot about building, densifying, and accelerating. And rightly so, because the pressure on the housing market is enormous. But too often it seems as if we have to choose between speed and care. As if asking critical questions automatically means being against new housing. That is a false contradiction.

Democratization begins in the city itself. In Eindhoven, we build the city of tomorrow together with residents, neighborhoods, and organizations. Everyone has a voice in the decisions that shape their living environment. This requires openness, trust, and room for initiative. By involving people early in the planning process, we strengthen support, implementation, and democracy from the ground up. In this way, the people of Eindhoven themselves build a city where everyone has

Last weekend, EVE attended the Eindhoven Culture Festival, a vibrant event co-organized by C.L.O., the Center for Latin American Organizations in Eindhoven. The festival beautifully showcased how our city is growing and becoming increasingly international. People from all kinds of cultures came together to enjoy music, dance, and food from around the world a true celebra

For EVE, strong and recognizable neighborhoods are the foundation of Eindhoven. Growth must never come at the expense of a neighborhood’s character or the feeling of being at home. We invest where necessary, reduce inequalities between neighborhoods, and give residents real influence over their surroundings. Decisions are not made about them, but with them.

EVE is very pleased that the Hornemann House in Eindhoven can continue to grow and is developing into a full-fledged center for remembrance and education. The museum, which tells the story of the Jewish brothers Edo and Lex Hornemann, plays an important role in keeping history alive and raising awareness about discrimination and antisemitism. This development aligns well with the proposal previously adopted by the council at EVE’s initiative, aimed at strengthening dialogu

For EVE, accessibility and mobility mean that everyone can move freely through the city and participate fully, regardless of income, age, or physical ability. Accessibility is a basic condition for being able to work, study, provide care, and relax. Yet accessibility is under pressure. Public transport is insufficient, connections are disappearing, and costs are rising. This especially affects those who are already struggling financially. EVE finds this unacceptable. A growin

EVE chooses a city that takes control of its own future, democratically and with residents at the helm. Eindhoven is growing rapidly, and that growth creates opportunities, but only if we guide it together. For too long, the city’s development has been left to market forces, fragmented projects, and decision-making that feels too distant from residents. EVE believes that a strong city requires a government that dares to invest, takes responsibility, and strengthens democra

For EVE, freedom and safety are inseparably linked. Eindhoven is a city where everyone is welcome, regardless of origin, income, or who you love. That is not an empty slogan but a political choice. Too often, freedom and safety are presented as opposites. EVE chooses to strengthen them together. Freedom means being able to be yourself. Safety means being able to rely on that in practice.

For EVE, livability is about the quality of everyday life. It is about a city where you can live, work, and relax comfortably. A city where public space is clean and safe, where green areas are valued, and where culture is visible and accessible in both neighborhoods and the city center. Livability means having space to move, to unwind, to meet others, and to find peace.

In a strong city, every generation must be able to participate. Yet opportunities are already unevenly distributed from an early age, and the city is too often not designed with older residents in mind. EVE finds this unacceptable. A city that wants to move forward takes good care of both young and old. We invest in equal opportunities for children and ensure that older residents can continue to live independently and with dignity. Generations do not stand in opposition to on