Demissionair justitieminister Van Oosten (VVD) spoke during the Vragenuurtje about the rioters who caused damage and attacked police officers in Den Haag on Saturday.
- Minister Van Oosten criticized "extreme right-wing rioters."
- Riots occurred last Saturday in Den Haag.
- Police car was set on fire during protests.
- Minister aimed to avoid influencing legal proceedings.
- Debate on riots will occur this Thursday.
Van Oosten expressed that he found the actions of the rioters, including making the Hitler salute and shouting “vreselijke leuzen,” to be “nazistisch” and “antisemitisch.” Earlier, he faced criticism for not commenting on the motives of the rioters, stating that it was up to the police, the Public Prosecution Service, and ultimately the judge to make that determination.
Van Oosten later clarified that he felt he had not communicated his stance clearly during the Vragenuurtje. He emphasized his desire for the rioters to face consequences for their actions. The Tweede Kamer will debate the riots in Den Haag on Thursday.
“Dat vind ik nazistisch, dat vind ik antisemitisch en dus verwerpelijk en afschuwelijk.”
— Van Oosten, Minister of Justice and Security
Originally reported by nos.nl as “relschoppers zijn antisemitisch en nazistisch” on 2025-09-24 01:16:00.
