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In September 2023, Itay Garmy (Volt) and Sheher Khan (DENK) introduced the initiative “Bekend maakt Bemind”. Their idea was simple: bring Amsterdammers into contact with one another, especially when they are different. Since October 7, 2023, this has only become more important. The war in Israel and Gaza has led to increased tensions in the Netherlands as well. In schools, community centers, and on the streets, it became clear how quickly conversations break down, or stop happening altogether.

With the elections approaching, our first term in the city council will soon come to an end. As in previous years, we are looking back on the highlights of the past year. In this letter, you can read about some of the things we have done in the council and for the city over the past year.

You're standing at Utrecht Central Station. You open an app, choose a destination - Paris, Berlin, or maybe Barcelona - and within a few clicks you have a ticket. That sounds like a dream, but according to Volt MP Marieke Koekkoek, it is feasible. With her initiative paper All signals on Green, she is making international train travel more attractive. ‘It is about making the train not only greener, but also the cheapest and most comfortable choice.’