Following an urgent letter to the Municipal Executive in the spring of 2025, a discussion was initiated in the city council and across various municipal services and organizations of the City of Amsterdam regarding the role of religion in the public domain.
The catalyst for the letter was the shortage of premises for churches. It resulted in several meetings with church leaders at the official residence of Mayor Halsema. Following numerous discussions (which involved not only the Amsterdam Council of Christian Leaders, but also the Council of Churches, as well as representatives from the Jewish and Muslim communities), a policy memorandum was published. You can download it at the bottom of this page.

It is important to read through this memorandum. Also to be very clear towards third parties (such as a school board where you might want to rent space) about what the separation of church and state actually means. Our experience is that it is all too easily used to refuse a lease agreement.
Additionally, ACCL would like to urge you to report it to us if you notice discrimination when trying to rent a property. We are happy to think along with you.