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Winterswijk Council Meets in Secret Due to Threats
The Winterswijk city council in the Netherlands is holding meetings behind closed doors due to serious threats, possibly related to a controversial plan for a new industrial park.
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Winterswijk City CouncilOmroep GelderlandNos Nieuws
Joris BengevoordHenri Lenferink
- What is the municipality's stance on the threats?
- While the exact nature of the threats is unclear, the municipality condemns the violence and affirms that such actions have no place in a democratic process.
- What broader trend does the situation in Winterswijk reflect?
- The decision to hold the council meetings behind closed doors highlights a growing trend of threats and aggression directed at government officials, which Lenferink calls a serious threat to society.
- How did the acting commissioner of the King respond to the situation?
- The acting commissioner of the King in Gelderland, Henri Lenferink, expresses concern over the threats and the need for council members to feel safe, while acknowledging the unfortunate necessity of closed-door meetings.
- Why is the Winterswijk city council holding meetings behind closed doors?
- The Winterswijk city council is temporarily holding meetings behind closed doors due to serious threats. The threats are potentially linked to the controversial plan to build a new industrial park.
- What is the source of the controversy surrounding the Winterswijk city council?
- The proposed industrial park, a 22-hectare development, is opposed by local residents who fear environmental damage and increased traffic and pollution.