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Maastricht: the

Beating Heart

of Europe

The aim of the Volt Maastricht group is to make Maastricht politics more European, more accessible and more concrete. Discover on this website what is going on in the city council, what Volt is doing and get involved.

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A Maastricht for all Maastrichtians in the heart of Europe.

A Maastricht for all Maastrichtians in the heart of Europe.

A Maastricht for all Maastrichtians in the heart of Europe.

A Maastricht for all Maastrichtians in the heart of Europe.

Meet the Council group of Volt Maastricht!

Party leader

Jules Ortjens

General Affairs

Social domain

Jules is our group chairman, he is a Volter of the first hour. A true leader, he sets a dot on the horizon for Volt's future. He was born and raised in Maastricht and knows like no other what is going on in the city. Moreover, during his studies he gained a lot of international experience which allows him to find his way in the European landscape. In addition to being a council member, Jules is a lecturer at Maastricht University.

Council Member

Mart Den Heijer

Physical

Economy & Culture

Mart has been involved with Volt Maastricht since its inception. As secretary of the board and campaign leader, he made sure Volt Maastricht could grow to where it is today. Mart is strong in connecting people, creating order and putting people in the right place. Besides being a council member he also works for the university of applied sciences Zuyd in Heerlen.

Political assistant

Romy Frijters

Economy & Culture

Romy knows all of Volt's secrets. Romy has also been involved with Volt Maastricht from its inception. Strong on content and a sociable person with a heart for culture. Without Romy the meetings would be a lot less fun. Besides being an active citizen member, Romy works as a project leader for team and leadership development at MUMC+.

Political assistant

Ryan Wilmes

Social domain

Ryan is the creative brain of the team. No problem is too complicated for Ryan. Besides that, visual communication is something he loves to do. Ryan was born and raised in Maastricht and is eager to contribute to a more social Maastricht. Ryan works as an optician and makes sure that everyone in the team keeps a sharp and critical eye.

Political assistant

Danny Janssen

Physical

Danny has been involved with Volt since the beginning of this year. After being inspired by our campaign in Maastricht, he decided to work for a sustainable Maastricht and a sustainable society. Born in Sittard, raised in Germany and educated in Maastricht, Rouen and Washington D.C. he is a European and world citizen at heart. Besides being a citizen member, he works as program manager Data Analytics at DHL Express and is the proud owner of his adopted dog Frits.

Secretary

Jessica Sleijpen

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Jessica Sleijpen is a 21-year-old Dutchwoman who grew up in picturesque Kanne. As those in the know probably know; a small village just across the border in Belgium. For her legal studies, she hopped across the border (only 10 minutes by bike) and found her (t)home in Maastricht.

Municipal executive

Anita Bastiaans

Social domain

Anita is our Municipal executive. Her portfolios are Sustainable Social Domain, WMO, Welfare, Diversity, Europe and the Euregion. As such, she also participates in the Social Domain meetings. She also communicates on a weekly basis with Jules, our Party leader.

Public council meeting chair

Rebecca Warren

Support

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From words to deeds

Download the coalition agreement in two languages here

Download the election
program in two languages here

Volt’s 4 + 1 Challenges for Maastricht 2026

These are the upcoming events

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

6.11.2023

19:30

Public council meeting November

Every last Monday of the month it's time for the public council meeting! Of course our regular group meetings (by request) are always accessible but during the public council meetings there is more space and you can walk in, without an appointment! p.s. you are also more than welcome if you are not (yet) a member! The language is English but you can ask your questions in Dutch, we are happy to help with translation.

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

5.10.2023

19:00

Europe-themed pub quiz

Here comes the most classic and fun of all get-togethers! Whether you want to meet new people or hang out with old friends - this is your event. We will play a Europe-themed pub quiz in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere at Café Forum (first floor). Get yourself prepared for giggles, a nice beer or tea and some newly gained knowledge you can impress your cat with. Feel free to bring your friends, but also don't hesitate to come on your own, we will take care of you!

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

2.10.2023

19:30

Public council meeting October

Every last Monday of the month it's time for the public council meeting! Of course our regular group meetings (by request) are always accessible but during the public council meetings there is more space and you can walk in, without an appointment! p.s. you are also more than welcome if you are not (yet) a member! The language is English but you can ask your questions in Dutch, we are happy to help with translation.

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

4.9.2023

19:30

Public council meeting September

Trip

Collect from Maastricht station

14.8.2023

12:00

ALABONNEUR! VOLT GOES TO HATCH!

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

3.7.2023

19:30

Public council meeting July

Social meeting

Cafe forum

5.6.2023

19:30

Social meeting June

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

1.5.2023

19:30

Public council meeting May

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

3.4.2023

19:00

Public council meeting April

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

27.2.2023

19:00

Public council meeting February

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

30.1.2023

19:00

Public council meeting January

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

19.12.2022

19:00

Public council meeting December

Group Meeting

Cafe forum

28.11.2022

19:00

Public council meeting November

Social event

Maastricht

5.11.2022

12:00

Flyering with the group (drinks afterwards)

General Assembly

Prague

7.10.2022

8:00

With the group to the General Assembly of Volt Europe

Social event

Cafe Forum

8.9.2022

20:30

Getting to know the Council group

Social event

Liege station

3.9.2022

12:00

Visiting with the Council group to Volt Liege

Social event

Capucijnenstraat 21 C12

21.8.2022

18:00

Summer Activity

Course

Café Forum Maastricht

11.8.2022

20:30

Drinks Café Forum

Social event

Grote gracht 2B

7.7.2022

20:00

Debate training

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Find out how you can get involved

Jules Ortjens and Romy Frijters at election campaign for Volt Maastricht as Council group in Municipality of Maastricht

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