nuSep 1, 2026, 07:50

Editor-in-chief Joost Niemöller leaves ON! due to 'difference of opinion'

Joost Niemöller has resigned as editor-in-chief of the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland following a controversial segment in which he praised aspects of Adolf Hitler. The broadcaster removed the footage and stated that the content did not reflect their values, ending Niemöller's short tenure that began in February 2025.

Joost Niemöller has stepped down as editor-in-chief of the Dutch broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) following a controversial online segment. During the broadcast, Niemöller and commentator Raisa Blommestijn expressed agreement with a statement asserting that the cosmopolitan elite are inherently hostile toward the common people. Furthermore, Niemöller drew backlash for suggesting that Adolf Hitler had identified certain things very well, a remark that sparked significant outrage among members of parliament.

In response to the public outcry, the broadcaster removed the segment from its online platforms, stating that the quality did not meet expected standards and did not represent the values of the network. Niemöller had only been appointed to the leadership role in February 2025, succeeding Arnold Karskens. As a former contributor to several prominent publications such as De Volkskrant and HP/De Tijd, his brief tenure as editor-in-chief marks a tumultuous period for the broadcaster, which has faced ongoing internal scrutiny regarding its editorial direction and personnel management.

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