Rotterdam Mayor Rappels Over Fear | Amsterdam News

Rotterdam’s mayor Carola Schouten defied her fear of heights by rappelling down the 185-meter Euromast tower—fulfilling a promise made if local election turnout rose above last year’s. With turnout hitting 40.7%, she completed the daring descent smoothly, admitting it was nerve-wracking, especially at the 100-meter mark. Guided expertly and cheered on by a crowd below, she celebrated a personal victory over her phobia. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rob Jetten, who also pledged to rappel if national turnout increased, has backed out citing scheduling conflicts—leaving Schouten’s feat as the only one realized. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bb387f4b7c9a5dd