nuSep 4, 2026, 18:10

Letschert to speak Tuesday with director of heavily criticized broadcaster ON!

Minister Letschert is set to meet with the director of the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland to discuss its potential removal from the public broadcasting system. This meeting follows intense scrutiny after a recent broadcast featured content praising Adolf Hitler, which the Dutch Media Authority described as a significant turning point.

Minister of Education, Culture and Science Eppo Bruins’ successor, Letschert, is scheduled to meet with the director of the controversial broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) this Tuesday. The meeting follows widespread public and official criticism regarding an online broadcast where a guest speaker praised Adolf Hitler, claiming he saw certain things very well. While the specific details and timing of the meeting remain undisclosed, the broadcaster’s director, Vlemmix, expects to receive a decision regarding the organization's future status.

The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has labeled the recent incident a turning point, suggesting that the broadcaster may face the revocation of its license. Letschert has been investigating whether sufficient legal grounds exist to remove ON! from the public broadcasting system, previously indicating that multiple sanctions from the media regulator could justify such an action. The controversial content has since been removed, but the government is now finalizing its position on whether the broadcaster’s actions warrant permanent removal from the public media landscape.

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

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