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Police to Stop Organizing Public Celebrations with Religious Character Starting January 1
The Dutch police will cease organizing public celebrations with a religious character for and with people outside the force starting January 1, according to new internal agreements. Korpschef Janny Knol stated that while internal religious gatherings remain permitted and officers may attend others' events without performing rituals, external organization could blur the force's neutral position. This decision aligns with ongoing political debates regarding civil servant neutrality, including a VVD proposal to ban headscarves for extra-judicial officers. Minister Van Weel of Justice and Security welcomed the move in a letter to parliament, noting it better safeguards police neutrality at external events and supports broader parliamentary wishes.
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