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Weesp opposition surprises administrative committee with 33-page management plan: ‘Strange and uncollegial’

Weesp opposition surprises administrative committee with 33-page management plan: ‘Strange and uncollegial’

Tensions within the Weesp administrative committee have escalated after the opposition presented an unexpected 33-page political management plan. Other factions have criticized this move as both strange and uncollegial.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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