Jetten condemns second year of far-right riots in The Hague

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has denounced the second year of far-right riots that took place in The Hague. On Saturday, around 300 individuals gathered at Malieveld to protest immigration, leading to clashes with police. Acting Mayor Richard de Mos ordered police to disperse the demonstration, resulting in 24 arrests for collective disobedience and possession of weapons.

All were released pending further investigations. Jetten stated on X that the rioters "deliberately sought to confront police" and engaged in "excessive violence" while chanting "repulsive extreme-right and anti-Semitic slogans and making Nazi salutes". The far-right group Wij Zijn Het Volk organized the event. This year's violence was less severe than the previous year, when 1,000 rioters caused significant damage.

Originally, the group planned to march through the city, but De Mos canceled the march after some members refused to remove face masks. One Spanish photographer filed a complaint against police, alleging he was pushed into a canal. Three other journalists also reported intimidation and attacks during the demonstration.