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A coffee with Daniël van Duijn (LEF): We want a rave island near Pampus

A coffee with Daniël van Duijn (LEF): We want a rave island near Pampus

Daniël van Duijn, leader of the LEF party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam municipal elections with a platform focused on youth interests and unconventional urban projects. His key proposals include creating a "rave island" near Pampus for nightlife and safe drug use, stopping squat evictions, and increasing youth representation in the city council. Van Duijn aims to challenge "old politics" and bring more creativity and "color" back to the city's administration.

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