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In the football canteen, it’s not about politics. ‘No, we’re talking about the laundry bag’

In the football canteen, it’s not about politics. ‘No, we’re talking about the laundry bag’

On the eve of municipal elections, visitors at a Dutch football canteen indicate that while they do not discuss politics in the clubhouse, they all plan to vote. The atmosphere remains focused on practical community matters rather than political debate.

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

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