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Slimmed down ME strike and banned demonstration in Amsterdam

The police unions NPB, ACP, ANPV and Equipe say they will continue their action, but officers will act if there are serious threats to public order. Foreman of Samen voor Nederland Michel Reijinga has already said that he will ‘drink coffee’ on the Museumplein on Sunday. Such moments turned into riots last year. The Museumplein is a safety risk area on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. In that area everyone can be searched preventively.

The Amsterdam triangle (municipality, police and the Public Prosecution Service) banned the demonstration on Thursday because the activists are said to be out for confrontation and breaking the rules. The police also had strong indications that individuals and groups were prepared to use violence on Sunday. According to Reijinga, that is “complete nonsense” and rioters are never welcome at his demonstrations.

The intended strike on Sunday is part of the Wake-up call 2022 relay campaign. With this, the police unions want to draw attention to the capacity problems of the police.

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