paroolOct 17, 2026, 01:01

Lotte Terwel came to New-West against the district committee's wishes. Now she must prove herself: 'In the Center, I sometimes had so little to do during meetings that I caught up on emails'

Lotte Terwel has assumed the position of chair for the Nieuw-West district in Amsterdam following a difficult and contentious appointment process. She is now tasked with addressing critical local challenges such as housing conditions and neighborhood development debates to prove her leadership capabilities.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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