Tag: Dijksma
Dijksma finds threats after sex education lesson week incomprehensible: ‘Something you have to set limits’
“I find it incredible to see that these people, who, based on scientific research, want to conscientiously talk to young people about sexuality, are not only discredited, but that they…
Dijksma struggles with foie gras activists who stand with their noses against the restaurant window
Duck or goose liver Foie gras is fatty liver and is produced by overfeeding ducks or geese, which causes the liver to swell. This excessive feeding often takes place under…
Mayor Dijksma firmly supports threatened writer Pim Lammers: ‘This is just not right.’
But the city council can assume that people can always count on the help of the government when this type of threat is at issue. The police and the Public…
Dijksma and other mayors want more options to prevent riots
The mayors think that the problem is not so much the online area ban itself, but mainly the outdated legislation. “Because our current legislation predates the digital age, it does…
Mayor Dijksma disappointed in judge’s decision on online area ban, possible appeal
According to the administrative court, the online area ban against the boy from Zeist goes against freedom of expression. Moreover, the APV on which Dijksma based her ban applies to…
Mayor Dijksma whistled back by judge: online area ban in violation of constitution
In November 2021, the boy posted a message in group chat ‘Resistance fighters Utrecht’: “Utrecht in revolt, no 2G & no fireworks ban! 26-11-21, 19.30, Kanaalstraat, Be there!!! Bring your…
Dijksma in conversation with neighborhood after explosions and shooting: ‘Unwanted part of criminal conflict’
“We see that conflicts between criminal networks are fought in residential areas, sometimes in broad daylight, and are not only aimed at the person himself, but also at family members,”…
Mayor Dijksma closes the house that was shot at Leidsche Rijn
Dijksma sees the shooting in Leidsche Rijn as “a serious disturbance of public order”. She has therefore decided to close the house immediately for thirty days. This period is intended…
Mayor Dijksma in New Year’s speech: ‘Utrecht is in a multi-crisis’
Looking to the future, Dijksma emphasized that, after the refugees and corona, the city still has other major challenges ahead. “Unfortunately, the difficult circumstances are not over yet. Because we…
Mayor Dijksma expresses support for convicted colleague in Istanbul
According to Dijksma, her Turkish colleague plays an important role in defending democratic values. “Mayors should be able to do their job without being hindered or even prosecuted. After all,…