In the Delft municipal council, three new committee members from Forum for Democracy (FVD) were deliberately not shaken hands following their appointment. Several council members walked past the FVD members or left the room to avoid the moment. The issue is causing a stir, as critics believe that political disdain should not take precedence over democratic decency.
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In the Delft municipal council, three new committee members from Forum for Democracy (FVD) were deliberately not shaken hands following their appointment. Several council members walked past the FVD members or left the room to avoid the moment. The issue is causing a stir, as critics believe that political disdain should not take precedence over democratic decency.