This afternoon’s demonstration was canceled by the organizers themselves on the advice of the municipality of Utrecht. They feared that a pro-Palestinian organization was planning to “hijack” the protest and not shy away from violence. As a result, the safety of the other demonstrators could not be guaranteed, according to the municipality. Mayor Sharon Dijksma said she regretted that the municipality had to issue a negative advice.
The education protest was organized by WOinActie, student organizations LSVb and ISO and trade unions FNV, CNV and AOb.