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Amsterdammers to be involved in new coalition negotiations

Amsterdammers to be involved in new coalition negotiations

Amsterdam's forming coalition parties are involving residents in negotiations by selecting 75 randomly chosen citizens to participate in the formation process. Formateur Hendrik-Jan Biemond has also appointed three 'city formateurs' and organized thematic discussions to ensure the agreement addresses community needs such as housing and the economy. The parties aim to reach a final coalition agreement before the summer recess in July.

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