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Premier Rob Jetten emphasized during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam the necessity of acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals, pointing to the declining social acceptance and the implementation of new legislation to strengthen their position, while encouraging young LGBTQ+ people to be openly themselves. (translated)

Prime Minister Rob Jetten emphasized during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam that the acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals is under pressure and encouraged young LGBTQ+ individuals to openly embrace their identity, while celebrating the expression of freedom and the protest against discrimination during this annual event. (translated)

Koningin Máxima benadrukte tijdens de opening van WorldPride in Amsterdam dat het belangrijk is om jezelf te kunnen zijn en dat deze vrijheid, ondanks de Nederlandse liberale reputatie, niet vanzelfsprekend is, vooral gelet op de recente incidenten van geweld en discriminatie jegens de lhbti-gemeenschap. #WorldPride2026 #LGBTQ #KoninginMáxima

Amsterdam's mayor Femke Halsema announced that additional security measures will be implemented for Pride Amsterdam celebrations in response to the recent attack during a Pride event in Berlin, emphasizing the city's commitment to safety while honoring freedom and inclusivity. #PrideAmsterdam #FemkeHalsema #WorldPride2026