Because the university authorities turned a deaf ear to these demands, students and teachers had no choice but to take action and occupy university buildings. It is clear that the harsh and hasty eviction of this peaceful occupation on the first evening led to an escalation of violence, which was the basis for the actions of the police. A dangerous trend that we have increasingly seen in recent years in police actions at demonstrations and a threat to our right to demonstrate and the rule of law. It is a gross scandal that the university boards and the Amsterdam and Utrecht authorities have imposed this police action on their own students.

Woonopstand declares its solidarity with the demonstrators and calls on everyone to join future actions.