Overview
- Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven canceled the planned weekend services after reviewing house rules and consulting police and the municipality.
- De Wal shifted the events to Praise Tilburg and rejected accusations about praying for “gay conversion,” calling the criticism slander.
- Acting mayor Onno Hoes prohibited Friday’s gathering in Tilburg because no events permit had been obtained while tickets were being issued.
- Police stopped the church meeting; De Wal continued prayers outside between protesters and worshippers and was then arrested and taken for questioning.
- Regional lhbtiq+ organizations staged street protests in Eindhoven and Tilburg, and authorities have not confirmed the status of the Saturday and Sunday plans.