Amstelveen - Local Government

Local Government

The municipal council of Amstelveen consists of 37 seats, which are divided as follows:

  • VVD - 9 seats
  • PvdA - 5 seats
  • GroenLinks - 5 seats
  • Burger Belangen - 4 seats
  • CDA - 4 seats
  • D66 - 6 seats
  • Christen Unie - 1 seat
  • OCA/VSP - 1 seat
  • SP - 2 seats

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