The parties indicate that the introduction weeks are a good time to woven politically in the conversation. According to the two universities in the city (VU and UvA) who spoke AT5, the political youth organizations have not had any place on the market in previous years. In 2022, after which a fuss arose when organizations were fleering. In addition, the introduction week would be a neutral introduction to a university, without a political aspect.
‘Political and society inextricable’
The parties understand that ‘the experiences from the past’ play a role in the decision of the universities. “At the same time this is a shame. Politics and society are inextricably linked to life in the city, that is also something that students come into contact with,” they write.
That is why they ask the Commission for, among other things, the assessment of the decision of Amsterdam universities. The political groups also discuss the role that the municipality could possibly have in the discussions between educational institutions and political youth organizations about participation in introduction weeks. The fractions also quote the turnout in the elections. “To what extent can the municipality of Amsterdam play a role in the introduction weeks with a view to promoting them?”