nuOct 12, 2026, 11:38

Media watchdog to impose new sanctions on ON! following Hitler segment

The Dutch Media Authority intends to sanction the broadcaster ON! after an online program contained positive references to Hitler. This move coincides with an ongoing effort by the media minister to revoke the organization's broadcasting license due to persistent internal management failures.

The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) plans to impose a new sanction on the broadcaster ON! following an investigation into an online program that featured positive comments about Adolf Hitler. While the regulator has informed the broadcaster of its intent, specific details regarding the nature of the disciplinary action remain withheld until the organization provides a formal response. This incident adds to a history of regulatory scrutiny for ON!, which has previously faced fines and warnings concerning journalistic standards and internal governance.

In October 2025, the CvdM fined ON! 40,000 euros for violating media laws, specifically citing conflicts of interest involving former presenter Tom de Nooijer and insufficient action regarding controversial conduct by presenter Raisa Blommestijn. Media Minister Rianne Letschert has since initiated proceedings to revoke the broadcaster's official status, citing systemic failures in organizational management. The network has faced repeated public criticism in recent years for distributing content containing racist remarks, misinformation, and conspiracy theories.

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

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