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Clashes in Amsterdam amid anti-restriction protests in Europe

Protesters and police clashed during a rally against the COVID-19 passport in Amsterdam.  Organised under the slogan ‘Together for Netherlands’ the protesters denounced that a proof of vaccination, recent recovery or a negative test are mandatory for entering public venues.

The Dutch government has justified the pass as necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Parisians also protested against the health pass in France, as well as mandatory vaccinations, and COVID-19 vaccinations for children. And in Vienna restrictions protesters were met by a counter-demo.