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Twente for Protest!

On November 25, a broad movement of students, employees and trade unions will organize a protest  against the catastrophic cutback plans of the Dutch Cabinet. This demonstration will take place in The Hague, starting at 1 pm. on the Malieveld. This new protest is being held after the previously planned protest on 14 November was cancelled for security reasons.

The UT Executive Board and the deans of the faculties wholeheartedly support this initiative: it is important that concerns about the cuts are not only expressed by the institutions, but also by employees and students. So come along to Utrecht!

We need help to give all students the opportunity to participate in the protest! Many international students would like to make their voices heard, but without a Dutch public transport student pass, a trip to Utrecht is not without financial consequences for them. We want them to be able to go to Utrecht free of charge, just like their Dutch fellow students! Will you help make this possible? Every small contribution helps! Many thanks in advance!

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Hopefully everyone is brave enough to go to Malieveld’

 20-11-2024 | 16:02 20 / 11 / 2024 | Jari Dokter The new demonstration against the budget cuts in higher education will take place next Monday, November 25, at 13:00 on the Malieveld in The Hague. 'I hope Twente surprises us', says Kristy Claassen of the Twente for protest action group. The action group is pulling out all the stops these days. It seems that there is less enthusiasm to take action compared to the previously planned protest in Utrecht, which was canceled on November 14. Kristy Claassen, one of the founders of the protest group, also notices this. 'It's quieter on campus. It is also a busy time for students and staff at the moment. Maybe the momentum for this protest will also drain away a bit, but I sincerely hope that Twente surprises us. If everyone takes a rest this weekend, I hope they will be ready to protest in The Hague on Monday.' In any case, Claassen herself remains enthusiastic and optimistic about the turnout. 'I expect more UT people to come along than the number we saw on the O&O square last Thursday. Nationally, I hope for a turnout of ten thousand people. To call people again for this protest, we are handing out flyers and pamphlets, among other things. My biggest concern at the moment is arranging two buses. This number is the same as last week. The Student Union has been hit hard after the cancellation of the protest. This makes us dependent on crowdfuding. We are now receiving a lot of support and hope for more donations. I get messages from students who can only go to The Hague when a bus is ready. With the amount raised, we are still trying to arrange those two buses, but it is still uncertain whether it will work. We'll try to have more clarity on Friday evening.' Brave Nevertheless, the Twente for Protest group is happy that the demonstration is taking place in The Hague. They saw last week's meeting on the UT grounds as a dress rehearsal. 'In The Hague are the people we should be with. The government is breaking down education. Everyone saw our banner with the wrecking ball. That's also how the reality is.' Despite the fact that Claassen is combative, she finds the chosen day striking. 'Monday is a crazy day to demonstrate. I hadn't chosen that. This is probably a decision of the municipality of The Hague. In any case, last Thursday was a training for everyone, because all our banners, signs, rehearsed songs and microphones are ready. Now I hope everyone is brave enough to go to the Malieveld.'
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