AMSTERDAM (AP) — Police tackled and detained a protester Wednesday after he ran, shouting, toward Emmanuel Macron as the French president arrived at a University of Amsterdam science campus on the second day of his state visit to the Netherlands.
Also Read– US Tourist, Student Visas To Get Costlier From May 30
French President Emmanuel Macron, center, and Dutch King Willem-Alexander, left, arrive at the science faculty of the UvA, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Macron’s two-day trip to Amsterdam and The Hague is the first state visit by a French leader since Jacques Chirac 23 years ago and underscores the close links between the Netherlands and France and the two leaders. At right is Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema, (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
A demonstrator is detained by police officers as French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch King Willem-Alexander arrive at the science faculty of the UvA, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Macron’s two-day trip to Amsterdam and The Hague is the first state visit by a French leader since Jacques Chirac 23 years ago and underscores the close links between the Netherlands and France and the two leaders. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
It was the second straight day that protesters targeted Macron, who is facing angry unrest at home over his pension reforms. On Tuesday, demonstrators shouted and held up banners at the start of a speech in The Hague.
The incident Wednesday happened as Macron arrived with Dutch King Willem-Alexander at the university’s science park to visit its Quantum Gases and Quantum Information Lab to discuss quantum technology.
Also Read– 10 Top Govt Savings Schemes; Which One Is Best For You? Check New Interest Rates, Features
The protester was tackled by a military officer and police before being restrained and taken to a nearby police vehicle. Macron’s visit continued after the man and another protester were detained.
Earlier, French and Dutch ministers signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in moves to develop digital technology and make the countries’ industrial sectors more sustainable.
The Pact for Innovation and Sustainable Growth aims to promote partnerships in areas including “semiconductors, quantum, critical raw materials, sustainable mobility and energy infrastructure,” the Dutch government said in a statement.
Read More:-SBI loan fraud: SC permits bank to respond to reply of private firm chairperson accused of fraud
A demonstrator is detained by police officers as French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch King Willem-Alexander arrive at the science faculty of the UvA, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Macron’s two-day trip to Amsterdam and The Hague is the first state visit by a French leader since Jacques Chirac 23 years ago and underscores the close links between the Netherlands and France and the two leaders. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Later Wednesday, Macron is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and visit a sell-out exhibition of paintings by Dutch master Johannes Vermeer at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
Demonstrators, one holding a placard which reads “No to Retirement at 64”, shout slogans as French President Emmanuel Macron leaves after explaining his vision on the future of Europe in a lecture in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Read More:-Tax Filing Deadlines 2023: When Are My Taxes Due?
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Dutch King Willem-Alexander listened to national anthems outside the royal palace on Dam square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday and made a speech on his vision for the future of Europe. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Also Read- 14th Installment Of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana To Be Released Soon
Also Read–BoB Q4 loans rise 19%, deposits grow 15%
A demonstrator is prevented to shout by police officers as French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch King Willem-Alexander arrive at the science faculty of the UvA, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Macron’s two-day trip to Amsterdam and The Hague is the first state visit by a French leader since Jacques Chirac 23 years ago and underscores the close links between the Netherlands and France and the two leaders. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
