paroolFeb 20, 2026, 14:00

CDA leader Rogier Havelaar: ‘This city government polarizes: anyone who thinks differently is sidelined’

Rogier Havelaar, the CDA party leader in Amsterdam, has criticized the current city administration for polarizing the community and dismissing dissenting opinions from entrepreneurs and the national government. Havelaar advocates for a pragmatic approach focused on community spirit, proposing to replace strict tourist caps with targeted livability measures and allowing religious attire for city enforcement officers. He aims to increase his party’s presence in the city council to shift away from what he describes as moralistic and ineffective governance.

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

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