Tag: Dijksma
Mayor Dijksma ‘not happy’ with the blockade of Westplein by climate activists, but also says she could do nothing about it
Dijksma indicated that demonstrations in Utrecht are facilitated as much as possible, even if the demonstration is unpleasant or causes a nuisance. She also said that legislation and rulings by…
Dijksma about demonstration by climate activists: ‘Blockade Westplein is part of a normal demonstration’
Dijksma indicated that demonstrations in Utrecht are facilitated as much as possible, even if the demonstration is unpleasant or causes a nuisance. She also said that legislation and rulings by…
Dijksma van Utrecht in the final for best mayor in the world
Dijksma was nominated, among other things, because of the cooperation she seeks with other cities, according to the organizer of the award City Mayors Foundation. Utrecht residents who recommended her…
Utrecht council and mayor Dijksma clash over Prince Bernhard
The prince’s personal archives will open on January 1. The mayor wants to wait for that moment, because then more can become clear about the prince’s membership and motives. Still,…
Dijksma van Utrecht in the race for best mayor in the world
Dijksma was nominated, among other things, because of the cooperation she seeks with other cities, according to the organizer of the award City Mayors Foundation. Utrecht residents who recommended her…
Mayor Dijksma appointed as a member of the United Nations advisory group
The UN Secretary General António Guterres established this advisory group to achieve more effective cooperation between all levels of government. The aim is to achieve the UN objectives, the Sustainable…
Mayor Dijksma: ‘Addicts in Lepelenburg intimidate children’
The mayor is responding to questions from councilor Tess Meerding (VVD). She is concerned about the situation at Lepelenburg. Dijksma indicated during question time that the new policy, which bans…
Mayor Dijksma: large police deployment prevents disorder at Paardenveld demonstrations
Mayor Dijksma explains that demonstrations and counter-demonstrations are always held close to each other, even though this may result in a confrontation. “As regularly discussed in your council, the right…
Dijksma talks to the House of Representatives about demonstrations at abortion clinics
According to Dijksma, such demonstrations involve “violating fundamental rights”. Visitors to abortion clinics have the right to visit them “undisturbed and unhindered”. “This is difficult to compare with the intrusive…
Problems with criminal aliens are bigger and grittier, Dijksma emphasizes the need for the State Secretary
The aim is to make it impossible for the hard core troublemakers to travel around the Netherlands while remaining elusive. “This means that, in line with the Utrecht approach, which…