Private members' bills: 13 per year in 2025, 2.2 times as much as in 2009

Private members' bills, 2009 – 2025, per year. The highest point was 2016 (28).

Source: Tweede Kamer, Gegevensmagazijn (Zaak, alleen volle jaren) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Private members' bills: 13 per year in 2025, 2.2 times as much as in 2009

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