Rozendaal, the smallest municipality on the Dutch mainland, wants to merge

The Rozendaal municipal council plans to merge with neighboring municipalities Rheden and Brummen due to financial and organizational challenges. With only 1,800 residents, Rozendaal is the smallest municipality on the Dutch mainland and faces a structural budget deficit starting next year. The council believes merging is the best option for future sustainability, allowing Rozendaal to participate as an equal partner in the ongoing reorganization discussions. However, some residents oppose the rapid process and have initiated a petition for further consideration. If the merger proceeds, Rozendaal will no longer hold the title of the smallest municipality in the Netherlands.