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Amsterdam Antisemitic Violence: Schoof's Response
Dutch Prime Minister Schoof strongly condemned the antisemitic violence in Amsterdam, calling for strict measures and acknowledging an integration problem in the Netherlands.
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Premier SchoofAmsterdam's Mayor HalsemaPvv-Leider Wilders
- What was Prime Minister Schoof's response to the antisemitic violence in Amsterdam?
- Following antisemitic violence against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Prime Minister Schoof condemned the attacks as 'unadulterated antisemitism' and called for strong measures against the perpetrators.
- What is the Dutch government's view on the integration problem in the Netherlands, and what measures are they proposing?
- Schoof and other officials recognize a growing integration problem in the Netherlands. He believes this issue has been developing over the past 50 years and requires long-term solutions, starting with concrete measures against antisemitism.
- What measures is the Dutch government considering to combat antisemitism, and what is Schoof's stance on revoking passports?
- The Dutch cabinet is developing a comprehensive antisemitism strategy, and Schoof did not rule out revoking the Dutch passports of dual-national perpetrators of antisemitic violence. He also expressed his appreciation for Amsterdam's mayor, Halsema.
- Did Prime Minister Schoof acknowledge any wrongdoing by Maccabi supporters? How did he connect that to the violence against them?
- Schoof acknowledged that some Maccabi supporters misbehaved, but emphasized that this does not excuse the attacks on Jewish people. He stated that the war in Gaza is no justification for antisemitic violence.
- What are the proposed legislative changes regarding dual-national individuals involved in antisemitic acts, and what is Schoof's position?
- The Dutch parliament will debate the Amsterdam events this week; PVV leader Wilders proposes stripping dual nationals involved in antisemitism of their Dutch passports, a measure Schoof is considering.