A Dictionary of Dutchness

PvdA

The Partij van de Arbeid (Labour Party) was formed in 1946 and immediately became a part of the post World War II coalition government. Joop den Uyl and Wim Kok are among its former leaders. The party is now led by ex-Shell executive Wouter Bos and saw its fortunes slump at the 2006 election, losing 10 of its 42 seats. The party has 60,000 members and its symbol is a red rose surrounding a fist.

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