Almost entire city council wants House of Representatives to stop calling for Halsema's dismissal

A broad coalition of the Amsterdam city council has called on members of the Dutch House of Representatives to stop submitting motions demanding the dismissal of Mayor Femke Halsema. This appeal follows a recent motion by PVV member Marjolein Faber, which requested the government propose Halsema's removal from office. The supporting parties, including D66, VVD, and others, argue that it is the responsibility of the local municipal council to oversee the mayor's performance rather than national politicians. They contend that such interventions undermine the independent position of the mayoral office and damage the democratic legal order, especially as Halsema has acted in accordance with the Constitution and national law.

Only JA21 and Forum voor Democratie did not join the statement. While JA21's Sytze Rijpkema criticized the blunt manner of the motion, he defended the right of national parliamentarians to criticize the mayor of the capital, citing the national importance of her decisions and the formal appointment process involving the Crown. The PVV has previously made similar requests for Halsema's resignation.