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Foundation
Max van der Stoel (FMS)
The Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS) is an independent foreign affairs foundation affiliated to the PvdA. We are committed to promote democratisation in the EU's neighbouring countries, and fairer Dutch and EU policies towards developing countries. Furthermore, we stimulate public debate on these issues in the Netherlands.
Our ideal: a world in which the democratic rights of all people are guaranteed
Our ideal: a world in which everyone has equal opportunities for development
Our ideal: an informed society where everyone can form opinions based on destiny.