ROTTERDAM, 4 February 2026 – With the municipal elections getting closer, Rotterdam’s current executive board has sent its final end-of-term accountability report to the city council. In the document, titled final accountability report (Eindverantwoording Eén Stad 2022–2026), the coalition says it fully met, or almost met, 11 of its 15 targets, with four targets not achieved.
Image: The college of mayor and aldermen. Standing, left to right: Alderman Pascal Lansink-Bastemeijer, Alderman Faouzi Achbar, Alderman and deputy mayor Robert Simons, Mayor Carola Schouten, Alderman Ronald Buijt and Alderman Bart-Joost van Rij. Seated, left to right: Aldermen Tim Versnel, Chantal Zeegers, Abigail Norville and Said Kasmi. Photo: Plaatwerk fotografen / Municipality of Rotterdam.
The report looks back on the four-year “One city” coalition agreement (coalitieakkoord Eén Stad 2022–2026) by Leefbaar Rotterdam, VVD, D66 and DENK, and sets out what the college of mayor and aldermen says it did, and where it fell short.
What the coalition says it delivered
In housing, the city says construction started on 12,538 homes, with building rules relaxed and procedures shortened. It also says the amount of business space in Rotterdam has been maintained.
On work and finances, the report says the number of people on social assistance (bijstand) fell, more people moved into work, and the municipal finances are in order. It also points to more room for hospitality, a push for a livelier nightlife, more Rotterdammers doing sport, and inclusion becoming a clearer part of the agenda.
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Poverty, debt and homelessness measures
On the social side, the college highlights a broad approach to poverty and debt, including extra income support and specific attention for children growing up in vulnerable situations.
It also points to an intensified approach to homelessness, including cases linked to labour migration, with prevention, temporary housing options and stronger guidance towards care and work.
Investments in the harbour villages and neighbourhood influence
The report says tens of millions were invested in Hoek van Holland, Rozenburg, Heijplaat and Pernis.
It also says resident influence increased through “Neighbourhood in action” (Wijk aan Zet), with most actions from district and village council annual plans delivered.
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Safety, enforcement and major city projects
On safety, the college points to a stronger approach to street harassment, increased enforcement in vulnerable areas, and more BOAs on the streets, as well as a firm focus on tackling weapons violence and organised crime.
For the longer view of the city, it highlights projects including Hofplein, Rijnhaven, Nelson Mandelapark, the Oostflank and the new city bridge, framed as signs that both Rotterdam North and South are developing in the years ahead.
The 15 targets and how they scored
At the start of the term, the coalition set 15 measurable targets. Rotterdam’s Audit Office (Rekenkamer) tracks progress and assesses whether targets were met, nearly met, or not met.
Based on the latest estimate referenced in the report, six targets were met (Green, School, CO2 reduction, Youth prevention, Economy and Wijk aan Zet), five were nearly met (Debts, Housing construction, Care, Sport and Organisation), and four were not met (Safety, Illegal dumping and litter, Social assistance and Road safety).
The city council will hold the accountability debate (Verantwoordingsdebat) on 26 February.
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Pride, plus a note of realism
In the introduction, the college says it is proud of what it achieved together across the four coalition parties, arguing that cooperation delivered results even where political differences were sharp.
At the same time, it says some challenges need “a long breath”, and that liveability in parts of Rotterdam remains under pressure, despite sustained efforts on cleanliness, maintenance and safety.
Where you can read the full report
The full end-of-term accountability report is published on the city council site:
https://gemeenteraad.rotterdam.nl/Reports/Item/dfca24ef-d0ef-49b0-9e66-c4b1a47a42dc
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