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Is the alderman overstepping her bounds as 'spokesperson for the steel company'? 'I acted exactly according to our coalition agreement,' says Suzanne Klaassen

Is the alderman overstepping her bounds as 'spokesperson for the steel company'? 'I acted exactly according to our coalition agreement,' says Suzanne Klaassen

Beverwijk alderman Suzanne Klaassen has defended her participation in a paid advertorial for Tata Steel's Green Steel project after facing criticism for acting as a company spokesperson. She maintains that her advocacy for the initiative is in line with the municipality's coalition agreement.

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