As an immigrant and someone who has worked in sustainability for ten years, supporting a more left-leaning and environmentally responsible Amsterdam is a no-brainer for me. This city has given me opportunities I never imagined and surrounded me with people of all identities who are free to be who they are. I know how inaccessible politics can feel when you’re new to the language and the system, which is why I’m proud to help make the GroenLinks 2026 municipal campaign more accessible for internationals. At a time when minorities, asylum seekers, and refugees are unfairly blamed for problems created by powerful corporations and wealthy elites, I feel a responsibility to speak up. As someone who now has a seat at the table, I have to use my privilege and platform to stand with those whose voices often go unheard.