Polder around the polder. Senate has last word on democratization battle in water board land | analysis

The Senate will make a decision on Tuesday about scrapping guaranteed seats for companies in the water board board. The voice of the water shifts—but slowly. There is poldering around the polder.

In the fight against drought and increasing water shortages, ‘ordinary’ citizens should also be able to participate more in the management of the water boards, envisage MPs Bromet and De Groot with a joint initiative proposal. Photo: Archive Peter Wassing

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