Reijinga became known for his protests against the corona measures, which often took the form of ‘drinking coffee’ on the Museumplein – demonstrations were not allowed at the time. The weekly meetings were well attended and regularly ended in confrontations with the police and the ME.
Several attendees say on Sunday that they have appreciated Reijinga’s actions against the Lockdowns and coronavrinations. “He meant a lot to us at a time when we were denounced,” said a participant.
Among the participants on Museumplein is also virus truth foreman Willem Engel. In addition, there are two tractors with inverted Dutch flags. One of the farmers who belong to it says that he has also demonstrated several times with tractors in coronation time. He also participated in protests against the nitrogen policy. According to him, Reijinga also stood up for the interests of farmers.
Welmoed (she does not want to share her last name) hand out yellow umbrellas. In Coronatijd, she came up with the umbrella as a symbol for peaceful protest against the corona policy. Hearts are drawn on the umbrellas and words such as ‘love’ and ‘freedom’. On Sunday she again hand out the yellow umbrellas as a tribute to Reijinga.
Corona activist Michel Reijinga (56) died
The 59-year-old Merel Laarman from Amsterdam came to the square to commemorate Reijinga. In Coronatijd, she came to demonstrations against the corona policy more often. Nowadays she sometimes takes action “for peace” on Dam Square.
A family member has started a crowdfunding for the funeral of Reijinga. With that, more than 9500 euros was collected on Sunday afternoon. The funeral is in a closed circle.