Dutch trade body hits out at lockdown plans

VNPF says data shows tightened restrictions "not necessary" for live events, amid plans to impose new measures in several European countries

News By James Hanley | 12 November 2021

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has tightened restrictions on events
Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte

The Association of Dutch Music Venues and Festivals (VNPF) has hit out at plans to impose a partial lockdown in the Netherlands.

With Covid restrictions on the cusp of being tightened in several European countries, Dutch media have reported that strict new measures will be introduced from Saturday (13 November) in a bid to combat record numbers of new Covid-19 infections in the country.

The restrictions, due to be announced this evening by prime minister Mark Rutte, are expected to last…

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