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Rotterdam Mediamarkt Riot: No Stricter Regulations

A riot at a Mediamarkt discount event in Rotterdam prompts debate over stricter regulations, but the city council opts against major changes.

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Robert SimonsSimon CeulemansCarola SchoutenImane El Filali

What happened at the Mediamarkt in Rotterdam?: The incident involved a large crowd gathering for a Mediamarkt discount event in Rotterdam, which resulted in rioting and vandalism.
What proposals were made regarding increased security measures?: Council member Simon Ceulemans advocated for a mobile police station and stricter enforcement of assembly bans, particularly for Black Friday, but the new mayor opposed the idea.
What was the response of the Rotterdam city council to the incident?: The Rotterdam city council decided against stricter regulations, such as increased police presence or bans on large commercial events, despite the Mediamarkt incident.
What is the overall perspective of the city council concerning future events?: While the Mediamarkt incident was disruptive, the city believes that imposing a blanket ban on similar events is unwarranted, as most similar events have been without incident.
What changes will be made regarding the permitting process for future commercial events?: The city will be less lenient in granting permits for large commercial events requiring extra police, after learning that Mediamarkt's heavy promotion contributed to the chaos.

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