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On June 6th, we will not only be voting for the European Parliament but also for a local referendum. This referendum asks whether you are for or against the new “Main Green Structure Policy”. This policy concerns the protection of green spaces in the city. We believe it is important that all Amsterdammers form an informed opinion. Therefore, in this blog, you will find more explanation about the referendum and our advice: vote against it!

Today, the alderman presented the 2024 Spring Memorandum. This document outlines changes compared to the budget, such as financial windfalls or decisions to invest more in certain areas. In this blog, you can read our initial reaction to the Spring Memorandum: we are pleased with the investments but have concerns about the long term.

After two years, Volt is now halfway through its first term in the council. While in the first year we focused on building the faction, gaining expertise on different issues, and learning the workings of the council, this year allowed us to further build upon a strong foundation. In this letter you will see some of the things we have done in the council and for the city.

This year, we can once again head to the polls! On June 6, 2024, we will be voting for the European Parliament. The European Parliament represents European citizens and influences EU legislation and policies - making it very important! Read below how you can vote in these elections.

Volt city councillor Itay Garmy is Jewish and pro-Israel, while DENK city councillor Sheher Khan is Muslim and pro-Palestine. Despite their differences, they have worked together on a proposal aimed at bringing Amsterdam's diverse communities closer together.As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to claim many innocent lives, this proposal is more relevant than ever. "It is important that, despite our differences, we continue talking to one another and try to understand each other."