Court orders Rotterdam councillor to correct statements about Wim Beelen

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A judge in The Hague ordered Rotterdam councillor Kevin van Eikeren of PRO to correct online statements about entrepreneur and theme-park owner Wim Beelen, following interim proceedings brought by Beelen. Van Eikeren must publish the correction on Instagram and LinkedIn within 72 hours.

The court found unlawful Van Eikeren’s claim that Beelen’s aim was to build homes on the site of an amusement park in Rotterdam-Zuid. Reports also said Van Eikeren had used derogatory descriptions of Beelen.

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Failed reconciliation between Wim Beelen and Kevin van Eikeren

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Entrepreneur Wim Beelen and Rotterdam PRO council member Kevin van Eikeren appeared in court over Van Eikeren’s criticism of Beelen and his amusement park in Rotterdam. Van Eikeren had described Beelen as a smart speculator, among other remarks. Beelen sought a retraction, while Van Eikeren maintained his statements and described the case as intimidation. The judge’s attempt to have the two speak and reach a reconciliation failed.