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Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema estimates that holding a standalone referendum on a potential boycott of Israel would cost the city approximately 2.19 million euros. While costs could be significantly reduced by combining the vote with other scheduled elections, there is currently no majority support in the city council for the proposal. The estimate accounts for increased costs in labor, paper, and polling locations due to inflation.

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