[2] In 2014, the party participated in the municipal elections in Amsterdam, Bergen, Deventer, and Utrecht.

[5][6][7][8] It also planned to participate in Almere and Groningen, but pulled back two months before the election due to a lack of preparation time.

[15][16] In July 2020, Citizen Interests Netherlands (Dutch: Burger Belangen Nederland) merged into the party, and the name was changed to De Basis.

[17] The party had intended to take part in the 2021 general election, but ultimately did not submit the required documents to the Electoral Council.

[20][21] The party has announced its intent to participate in the 2023 general election with Sepp Hannen as its lead candidate.