Mayor Schouten Keeps Election Promise with Abseil Descent
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten abseiled down the Euromast tower. This was to encourage more people to vote. Voter turnout increased, fulfilling her promise.
Carola Schouten, the Mayor of Rotterdam, made a promise before the local elections. She said she would abseil down the Euromast tower if voter turnout was higher. The turnout did increase slightly. Schouten felt a little nervous after the descent. She described herself as still ‘shaking’ from the experience.
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Highlights
Schouten Fulfilled Campaign Promise
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten abseiled down the Euromast tower.
Turnout Triggered the Event
High voter turnout caused the mayor to complete her promise.
Abseil as Voter Engagement
The event was meant to encourage more people to vote.
Schouten Experienced Physical Reaction
The mayor said she was still shaking after the descent.
Euromast Location of Action
The event took place at the Euromast tower in Rotterdam.