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In a city on the brink of a major transformation a city that has taken on the responsibility of building the economy of tomorrow, that is affected by national indecision and geopolitical tensions, and that struggles with major challenges such as the housing crisis and polarization countless people are driven by a longing for social justice, security, freedom, safety, and prosperity.

 

Eindhoven Voor Elkaar aims to give these aspirations political shape and meaning here in Eindhoven, based on the following principles:

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1) Our goal is to achieve a social-democratic Eindhoven, which we define as follows:

 

Society

2) A society founded on freedom and equality, infused with solidarity and respect for democracy, and enabling the flourishing of both the individual and the community;

3) The inseparable connection between the struggle for social justice and the principle of democracy where government derives its legitimacy from the will of the majority, protects minorities, is accountable to a freely elected parliament, and acts with respect for everyone’s responsibility toward others;

4) An environment in which community spirit is central where people work together to build a better city for all, with an awareness of the rights each person holds, as well as the duties that are inseparably linked to them.

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The economy

5) An economic system that places the needs of the vulnerable first, where the strongest shoulders bear the heaviest burdens — one that views growth as a means to ensure security of livelihood for all citizens of Eindhoven, where cooperation is essential but never at the expense of individual responsibility;

6) An economy aimed at providing for everyone’s needs in a fair and efficient way where the market is not rejected, but is always subordinate to social goals and the reduction of economic inequality, and where the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises is recognized, along with the public responsibility to keep them healthy;

7) The core principle that work, well-being, and security of livelihood are rights the pillars underpinning all public decisions and the guiding role of government and that every public institution should be organized around these fundamental principles.

 

 

The government

8) A government that puts its residents first and operates from a foundation of trust one that takes the lead and does not make the city’s development dependent on market conditions; that coordinates from the top while facilitating from the bottom; and that remains transparent and democratic at all times.

9) A public system that fully embraces its coordinating role in both action and policy recognizing that reducing economic inequalities and protecting society are only possible with a strong and reliable government that defines the framework within which others operate.

 

 

The social infrastructure

10) A society in which origin, gender, or income make no difference where residents feel empowered to come together and take part in shaping the development of their city and neighborhoods; where the strength that rises from the community is valued; and where all this contributes to a strong public system that always recognizes, supports, and protects the role of social organizations and local initiatives.

11) The recognition that a just, prosperous, and free city requires a society in which people connect with one another, build relationships, and remain in dialogue at all times.