nuSep 3, 2026, 14:36

Pressure on minister to intervene at ON! increases: 'Now you really have ammunition'

The Dutch Media Authority has requested that Minister Letschert take action to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) due to repeated sanctions and ongoing concerns about radicalization. Political pressure is intensifying as various parliamentary parties urge the minister to act following a controversial broadcast involving remarks about Adolf Hitler.

Pressure is mounting on Minister Letschert to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) following a formal request from the Media Authority. The regulator confirmed that it has issued two sanctions against the broadcaster since last September, providing the necessary legal grounds for intervention. Critics within the Dutch Parliament, representing parties including the CDA, VVD, and D66, argue that the broadcaster has repeatedly failed to meet standards and has further radicalized over time.

The broadcaster recently faced widespread controversy for airing a segment featuring Adolf Hitler, during which a former editor-in-chief suggested the dictator had expressed certain points well. This incident prompted urgent questions in Parliament and led to the segment being removed from online platforms. With the Media Authority now formally stating that ON! no longer fulfills its legal requirements, several political factions are demanding that the minister stop delaying action. A spokesperson for the minister confirmed that a decision will be made shortly, describing the current situation as a significant and new development.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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