Repair and remembrance
Keti Koti and the presence of Speaker Bosma
In June 2024 there was outrage over the planned attendance of House Speaker Bosma at the commemoration of the slavery past. Carla spoke out in the council and on NPO Radio 1, and also asked for schools to close on Keti Koti.
What Carla did
Media
Petition by the Coalition for a Dignified 1 July Commemoration: “Send a replacement.” More than 21,000 people signed, including Carla; she later joined the coalition herself.
Media
Open letter in Het Parool, co-signed by Carla: Bosma laying the wreath is “a slap in the face”.
Media
On NPO Radio 1 (Dit is de Dag), Carla explained why she believed Bosma should stay away.
Question time
She proposed closing schools on Keti Koti.
Question time
She announced a motion from six parties and asked the mayor to convey the message to the Speaker by letter.
Council
After Bosma decided not to attend: “how strong the voice of citizens can be”, through petitions, radio shows and letters.