--- title: "Thousands march in Amsterdam climate protest" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/climate/thousands-march-in-amsterdam-climate-protest" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/thousands-march-in-amsterdam-climate-protest" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/climate/thousands-march-in-amsterdam-climate-protest.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/thousands-march-in-amsterdam-climate-protest" category: "Climate" area: "European Union" published: "2026-09-13T11:45:51.246Z" source_reported: "2026-09-13T11:13:00.000Z" updated: "2026-09-13T11:45:51.246Z" trust_score: 76 critic_score: 87 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-13T12:45:07.985660+00:00" --- # Thousands march in Amsterdam climate protest *Demonstrators demand an end to fossil fuel subsidies and faster transition to renewables.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Trust 76: many independent outlets report organizers' 40,000 figure, with named sources and specific details. - Craft 87 of 100, higher is better. Critic 87: provides context, quotes officials and MPs, presents clear facts, specific figures, and a coherent narrative. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: language is factual and measured, with no sensationalist phrasing. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - More than 40,000 people participated in a climate march in Amsterdam on 12 September 2026. - Demonstrators demanded an end to fossil fuel subsidies and a faster transition to renewable energy. - Climate minister Stientje van Veldhoven received the demands but announced no new government measures. - Left-wing MPs stated the cabinet was not doing enough to address climate policy. Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on 12 September 2026, calling for government action on climate change. Organisers, the Klimaatcrisis Coalitie, stated that over 40,000 people took part in the 2.5-kilometre march from Dam Square to Museumplein. Participants carried placards with slogans including 'Holy moly, stop with oil'. Climate minister Stientje van Veldhoven received the organisers' demands at a press conference before the march, but announced no new government measures. ## Disagreement on participant numbers Organisers of the Klimaatcrisis Coalitie said more than 40,000 people participated in the Amsterdam climate march. BNR Nieuwsradio reported that the organisation stated more than 40,000 participants took to the streets, but added that police and municipality representatives declined to comment on the numbers. Other reports stated thousands of people participated, with some digests mentioning around 40,000. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the specific route of the climate march, which was 2.5 kilometres from Dam Square to Museumplein. Additionally, the left, centre, and right-rated reports do not mention the organisation of the march into 43 blocs, nor do they name the specific blocs such as youth, tech, or trade union federations. ## Who covered it Shares of the 10 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 10% (1) - Centre: 30% (3) - Right: 60% (6) 11 of 21 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-13T12:45:07.985660+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-13T13:15:07.651Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report led on the participation of left-wing MPs in the climate march and their criticism of the cabinet's climate policy. It stated that MPs, including Christine Teunissen of the Party for the Animals, said the cabinet was doing too little. The report noted that climate minister Stientje van Veldhoven defended her actions by stating she had initiated an 'acceleration' and was working on new wind farm projects and green gas legislation. The minister also said that climate policy requires decisions made today to ensure the right course for 2035 and 2040. The report mentioned that the minister received an 'action appeal' from the Jonge Klimaatbeweging, calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies and a binding phase-out plan for coal, oil, and gas. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports focused on the scale of the climate march and the demands made by organisers. One report stated that tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam to call on the government to end its reliance on fossil fuels, three days before the cabinet's annual budget plan. It noted that organisers, an alliance of Greenpeace, Milieudefensie, Extinction Rebellion, and around 200 other groups, said more than 40,000 people took part. The route was 2.5 kilometres from Dam Square to Museumplein, with 43 organised blocs. The report mentioned that ANP reported many placards had the word “klimaatdrammer”, a label prime minister Rob Jetten adopted. The coalition's demands included ending fossil fuel subsidies and speeding up the switch to wind and solar power, with a spokeswoman stating that early reports on the leaked budget were 'not encouraging'. The report also stated that climate minister Stientje van Veldhoven received the organisers' demands but announced no new measures. ### Right - The right-rated reports highlighted the number of participants in the climate march and the organisation's figures, while also noting a comparison to previous years. One report stated that tens of thousands of people participated, with the organisation reporting more than 40,000 participants from various backgrounds. It also noted that this number was significantly fewer than the 85,000 who marched in 2023. The police and municipality declined to comment on the numbers. Another report mentioned thousands of people took to the streets in Amsterdam for a climate march, with participants walking from Dam Square to Museumplein to raise awareness. It stated participants demanded the Netherlands stop using fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to clean energy, with some carrying banners and protest signs. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 2 - high: 7 - unknown: 11 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [reutersconnect.com](https://reutersconnect.com/item/tens-of-thousands-fill-amsterdam-streets-for-climate-march/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMUFOQURMMDAwVlI0Q1VH) — Licensable picture: Tens of thousands fill Amsterdam streets for climate march - [Türkiye Today](https://turkiyetoday.com/region/tens-of-thousands-join-climate-march-in-amsterdam-3228023) — Tens of thousands join climate march in Amsterdam - [Unknown](https://obozrevatel.com/novosti-mir/v-amsterdame-proshel-klimaticheskij-marsh-s-kartonkami-na-ulitsyi-vyishli-desyatki-tyisyach-lyudej-foto-i-video.htm) — In Amsterdam, a Climate March with Cardboards Took Place, with Tens of Thousands of People on the Streets. - [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://biznis.telegraf.rs/biz-odrzivost/zivotna-sredina/4395348-oko-40000-ljudi-na-klimatskom-protestu-u-ovom-evropskom-centru-sveti-boze-prestanite-s-naftom) — About 40,000 People at a Climate Protest in This European Center: "Holy God, Stop the Oil" - [NRC Handelsblad](https://nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/09/12/de-klimaatmars-in-amsterdam-helpt-om-te-voelen-dat-we-niet-alleen-zijn-a4936494) — The Climate March in Amsterdam ‘Helps Us Feel that We Are Not Alone’ - [De Telegraaf](https://telegraaf.nl/binnenland/woede-om-hup-hamas-spandoek-bij-klimaatmars-op-de-dam-waardeloos-we-zijn-hier-voor-iets-anders/161355950.html) — Anger over 'Go Hamas' Banner at Climate March on Dam Square: 'Worthless, We Are Here for Something Else' - [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/09/12/7245351) — Thousands of People Took Part in the Climate March in Amsterdam - [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/europe/mashtaben-klimatichen-protest-v-amsterdam-video-news_2638636.html) — Massive Climate Protest in Amsterdam - [BNR Nieuwsradio](https://bnr.nl/nieuws/nieuws-politiek/10610192/klimaatmars-in-amsterdam-trekt-volgens-organisatie-tienduizenden-deelnemers) — Climate March in Amsterdam Attracts Tens of Thousands of Participants, According to the Organization. - [Het Parool](https://parool.nl/amsterdam/zij-liepen-mee-met-de-klimaatmars-in-amsterdam-jetten-was-vroeger-een-klimaatdrammer-maar-is-helemaal-ingepakt-door-rechts~b20d1e49) — They Marched in the Climate March in Amsterdam: ‘Jetten Used to Be a Climate Alarmist, but Has Been Completely Taken in by the Right’ - [Dutch News](https://dutchnews.nl/2026/09/thousands-join-amsterdam-climate-march-ahead-of-budget-day) — Thousands join Amsterdam climate march ahead of budget day - DutchNews.nl - [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/nederlands/978778/duizenden-mensen-klimaatmars-amsterdam-holy-moly-stop) — Thousands of People at Climate March in Amsterdam: 'Holy Moly, Stop with Oil' - [NOS](https://nos.nl/artikel/2630694-duizenden-mensen-bij-klimaatmars-in-amsterdam-holy-moly-stop-met-olie) — Thousands of People at Climate March in Amsterdam: 'Holy Moly, Stop with Oil' - [bd.nl](https://bd.nl/binnenland/duizenden-mensen-bij-klimaatmars-organisaties-manen-kabinet-tot-actie-met-dit-beleid-halen-we-doelen-niet~ad9b0308) — Thousands of People at Climate March, Organizations Urge Cabinet to Take Action: ‘With This Policy, We Will Not Meet the Goals’ - [destentor.nl](https://destentor.nl/lelystad/duizenden-mensen-bij-klimaatmars-organisaties-manen-kabinet-tot-actie-met-dit-beleid-halen-we-doelen-niet~ad9b0308) — Thousands of People at Climate March, Organizations Urge Cabinet to Take Action: ‘With This Policy, We Will Not Meet the Goals’ - [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/linkse-kamerleden-bij-klimaatmars-kabinet-doet-te-weinig) — Left-Wing MPs at Climate March: Cabinet Is Doing Too Little - [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/algemeen/linkse-kamerleden-bij-klimaatmars-kabinet-doet-te-weinig) — Left-Wing MPs: Cabinet Is Doing Too Little for the Climate - [Algemeen Dagblad](https://ad.nl/amsterdam/dam-stroomt-vol-voor-klimaatmars-richting-museumplein-deelnemers-dragen-borden-over-hitterecords-en-datacenters~aeba7ad8/?slug_rd=1) — Dam Fills up for Climate March Towards Museumplein, Participants Carry Signs About Heat Records and Data Centers. - [AT5](https://at5.nl/artikelen/239886/duizenden-mensen-klimaatmars-amsterdam) — Thousands of People Take to the Streets for Climate March: "'Holy Moly, Stop with Oil'" - [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/dam-stroomt-vol-met-deelnemers-klimaatmars) — Dam Fills with Climate March Participants - [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/dam-stroomt-vol-met-deelnemers-klimaatmars) — Dam Fills with Climate March Participants ## Questions **How many people participated in the Amsterdam climate march?** Organisers of the Klimaatcrisis Coalitie stated that more than 40,000 people participated in the climate march in Amsterdam on 12 September 2026. Some reports noted that police and municipality representatives declined to comment on the exact numbers. **What were the main demands of the climate march participants?** Participants demanded that the Dutch government end its reliance on fossil fuels, stop fossil fuel subsidies, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. **Did the government announce any new measures following the march?** Climate minister Stientje van Veldhoven received the organisers' demands at a press conference before the march. However, she announced no new measures or policy changes in response to the protest. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/climate/thousands-march-in-amsterdam-climate-protest. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Thousands march in Amsterdam climate protest", https://mediabias.news/climate/thousands-march-in-amsterdam-climate-protest