Sunday emergency ordinance on Leidseplein because of the Ajax | Inland

The ordinance allows the police to check people for possession of fireworks, weapons and alcohol. Both the consumption and possession of open or closed containers of alcohol are prohibited in the area on Sunday.

The police takes into account groups of supporters who want to celebrate the national championship of the Amsterdam club on the street and who may be out to disturb public order. Earlier, the cabinet announced that no audience can be present at the championship match against FC Emmen, on Sunday in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

On the same day, a demonstration was announced in the center of Amsterdam by action group Nederland in Verzet. They want to walk their freedom march along the Leidseplein, among other places. It is still unclear whether the protesters’ route will be changed due to the emergency ordinance.

The terraces on Leidseplein announced on Thursday that they would not open, at the request of the municipality. “A large influx is difficult to maintain,” said the chairman of the catering industry association in that neighborhood.

An official tribute of Ajax to the public will not take place due to the corona measures. Halsema said on Thursday that Ajax is considering an alternative, which will also be shown on television. The municipality itself, if Ajax becomes champion, will also make visible in the city how “incredibly proud we are of our team”, said the mayor. “Without leading to crowds.” What that will look like is another surprise.

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