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PRO struggles with tree motion but wants to send a signal for more trees

PRO struggles with tree motion but wants to send a signal for more trees

Political reporter Roos van Riel discusses a challenging motion concerning tree planting in Amsterdam. The PRO party is finding it difficult to vote against the motion while wanting to support the underlying call for more urban trees.

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

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