Femke Halsema sworn in as mayor of Amsterdam

Femke Halsema is invested as the new mayor of Amsterdam. She was sworn in on Thursday by Johan Remkes, the Commissioner of the King of North Holland.

Halsema began his speech with the words of Eberhard van der Laan: "Amsterdammers.And also dignitaries, the former mayor, family and friends.Thank you for the warm welcome that you call me.And the trust you give me.It's like a gift.What you should always be grateful for. "

Crime

Then she started with the plan that she was. for Amsterdam, and according to Halsema, the fight against crime is a top priority. "Clearance, arms trade, recruitment of youth Attacks on our free press are unacceptable," says Halsema, "they undermine peace in our country. community and affect our freedom, just like my predecessor and the acting mayor, I will give priority to that. "

Halsema also wants in conversation with Amsterdammers who feel that they are listening too little, as the locals of Amsterdam-Noord who are not satisfied with the l & # 39; arrival of the North-South line. She is also committed to the Amsterdammers who face discrimination, intolerance and aggression because they are "different". She recently mentioned the abuse of a drag queen as an example, but also anti-Semitism and the hatred of Islam

Standing ovation

She concluded her speech with 39, a moving way with these words: "It's an incredible privilege to have Amsterdam and its residents as mayor.I will do my best." His words gave rise to a standing ovation in the hall overpopulated council, which also included his family and pastors.