PRO Amsterdam and D66 have presented a new coalition agreement in which the disputed tourist ban in coffeeshops is not included. That means the so-called ingezetenencriterium, which would have barred tourists from buying cannabis in the city’s coffeeshops, will not become reality under the new political deal.
No tourist ban for coffeeshops in Amsterdam
The issue has been politically sensitive for years, especially as Amsterdam has tried to balance tourism, public order and everyday city life. In the new agreement, the parties chose not to move forward with a ban aimed at visitors, despite earlier demands from other political camps. Instead, the coalition is focusing on other measures to shape the city’s development.
This means coffeeshops can continue serving tourists, while the debate over how Amsterdam should handle mass tourism and drug policy is likely to remain a political issue in the years ahead.
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Higher tourist tax and major budget cuts in the city
The agreement also includes broad economic changes. The tourist tax will rise, parking costs are expected to increase and the municipality plans to cut around 2,500 jobs by 2031. At the same time, the coalition highlights investments such as free public transport for children under 16 and stronger support for older residents.
The overall picture is of an Amsterdam trying to tighten its finances without moving ahead with a major shift in its cannabis policy. For the coffeeshop sector, that means the current system remains in place, at least for now.
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