[1] The party was founded in 2017 by Jacob de Groot from Gaast.

It received about 100 votes short to win a seat in the council.

[2] It also contested in the 2021 Dutch general election, but was unable to win any seats.

For example, the party wanted more subsidies for research into innovations in tackling climate change, the abolition of the loan system, a maximum price for student housing and more sustainable homes for starters.

[4] In addition, JONG wanted to lower the voting age to 16 and the party preferred a European Union that focuses on tackling migration and climate.