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Former GroenLinks councilor Jorrit Nuijens (46) has died

Former GreenLeft city council member and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Nuijens, known for his passionate political style and advocacy for the vulnerable, ended his own life following a career that included serving in Amsterdam and Diemen.

Jorrit Nuijens, a former GreenLeft city council member and deputy mayor of Diemen, has passed away at the age of 46. Nuijens began his political career in 2010 as a district council member in Amsterdam Centrum and served as a member of the municipal council from 2014 to 2018. Following his tenure in Amsterdam, he became an alderman in Diemen, a position he held until his resignation in 2019 following an arrest at the Stopera. Despite the controversial end to his political career, he is remembered by colleagues as a flamboyant and passionate advocate for vulnerable populations. After leaving politics, he worked for various social organizations, including Doctors of the World. It has been confirmed that Nuijens died by suicide. Family, friends, and former colleagues held a memorial service to say goodbye to him yesterday. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available through mental health resources in the Netherlands, such as 113.nl.

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