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Alderman knew about Oostbrug cost explosion before election but withheld information

Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst withheld information about a massive cost increase for the proposed Oostbrug project until after the March 2026 municipal elections. Documents reveal that the administration was aware the budget could rise from 325 million to 850 million euros months in advance but chose to use outdated figures in official reports to avoid public disclosure before voters went to the polls.

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