# Femke Halsema on The No Agenda Show

Femke Halsema comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2018 to February 2020.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2018 – February 2020
- **Related topics:** [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [Bill De Blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [Cannabis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cannabis.md), [Collectivism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collectivism.md), [New York City](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [Plastic Ban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plastic-ban.md), [Red Light District](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-light-district.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Amsterdam, Tourist Cannabis Ban Proposal

- **Episode:** [1217: The Elders](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1217-the-elders.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-20
- **Time:** 1:57:38–2:01:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1217-the-elders/chapter/amsterdam-tourist-cannabis-ban-proposal.md

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is considering a ban on tourists purchasing cannabis to curb "over-tourism" and antisocial behavior. Residents complain that cheap flights and Airbnb have led to an influx of visitors who harass locals and strain the city's resources.

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### Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, New York Trash Initiative

- **Episode:** [1179: Vooden Sporks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1179-vooden-sporks.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-10
- **Time:** 16:25–22:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1179-vooden-sporks/chapter/amsterdam-mayor-femke-halsema-new-york-trash-initiative.md

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to promote environmental initiatives, including a ban on plastic straws and utensils. Halsema highlighted Amsterdam's transition to wooden sporks, though the city currently faces significant trash collection issues and internal scandals involving the mayor's family. The segment reflects on the historical Dutch influence on New York's culture and the perceived regression of modern environmental policies.

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### Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, Removal of I Amsterdam Sign

- **Episode:** [1086: Shark Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1086-shark-hole.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-18
- **Time:** 10:06–14:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1086-shark-hole/chapter/amsterdam-mayor-femke-halsema-removal-of-i-amsterdam-sign.md

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, representing the Green Left party (GroenLinks), has overseen the removal of the iconic "I Amsterdam" sign from the Rijksmuseum. The city government argued the slogan was too individualistic and that the space should reflect solidarity and collectivism instead. Critics of the move suggest the removal of the major tourist attraction creates a negative atmosphere in the city.

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