Controversial tree felling is putting Antwerp politics under high voltage: “What sense does working with N-VA still have?”

“The total lack of communication and dialogue is shocking.” The controversial tree felling in Deurne makes the political tensions in Antwerp rise considerably. In the Deurne district, ahead and green threaten to blow up the coalition with N-VA. Also at city level, where ahead with N-VA controls, the frustration is enormous. “As far as we are concerned, this is a major problem,” said party leader Kathleen van Brempt (Vooruit).

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