Domestic
Police to Cease Public Religious Gatherings to Ensure Neutrality
The Dutch police will stop organizing public religious events starting January 1, 2027, to maintain institutional neutrality, according to Corps Chief Janny Knol. This decision implements a parliamentary motion supported by JA21, PVV, VVD, and SGP, which argued that hosting iftars during Ramadan compromised the force's neutral stance. Minister David van Weel endorsed the measure, emphasizing that government bodies must remain neutral. Officers may still attend such gatherings as guests to foster community trust, but performing religious rituals is prohibited.
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