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Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"

Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"

The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israel. Although a proposed referendum for a full boycott was rejected, coalition parties have introduced a 13-point alternative plan focused on ethical spending. Opposition parties criticize the move, arguing that the municipality is overstepping its authority by attempting to conduct foreign policy.

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