Geert Wilders, leader of the PVV, has sparked controversy in The Hague with strong statements against violence, declaring, “I am against every form of violence.”
- Geert Wilders is the leader of PVV.
- Wilders opposes all forms of violence.
- Protests occurred in Den Haag recently.
- Sociologist Ferdinand Dusse criticizes Wilders' statements.
- Demonstrators feel marginalized by Wilders' remarks.
- Wilders' stance increases societal division, says Dusse.
Experts argue that Wilders’ statements are overly divisive. Sociologist Ferdinand Dusse stated, “With such a statement, you divide society into two camps: people who find violence fine, and people who are completely against it.”
Wilders’ comments come after disturbances in The Hague, where protesters threw stones, set a police car on fire, and vandalized the D66 party office. Some rioters feel marginalized, with a 23-year-old demonstrator expressing, “It is a shame that he lets US down.”
“With reckless de-escalation, Wilders only makes the gap in society larger.”
— Ferdinand Dusse, Sociologist
Originally reported by nieuwspaal.nl as “Wilders polariseert verder met extreem harde oproep tegen geweld” on 2025-09-23 22:54:00.
