The PvdA in particular, which is part of the coalition, still kept the debate local, and therefore focused on the Utrecht situation. Councilor Hester Assen was critical of the council: “The municipality does a lot, but does not deliver enough,” she said. She was referring to the slow pace at which new houses, temporary or otherwise, are being built. That is the major bottleneck when housing newcomers. In contrast to the PVV, Assen is proud of the way in which Utrecht takes its responsibility and accommodates refugees.
Political majority for two additional permanent asylum seekers’ centers in Utrecht
