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Politics on the Amstel: The roast of Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and VVD overtakes FvD on the right

Politics on the Amstel: The roast of Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and VVD overtakes FvD on the right

Journalists from major media outlets discuss the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam and key political debates in the latest episode of the 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast. The discussion highlights the housing debate involving candidate Zita Pels, opposition to the tourist ban on coffeeshops, and the potential influence of expat voters on the election results.

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