Dutch riot police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague on Saturday after the demonstration turned violent. Local authorities moved to ban the march against immigration and asylum policies after participants gathered at the Malieveld city centre park and began attacking officers.
During the confrontation, protesters threw fireworks and other projectiles at police, resulting in several arrests. In one instance, a police car was set on fire. The violence also targeted the headquarters of the centrist D66 party, currently led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
Justice Minister David van Weel condemned the events on X, describing them as “disgusting scenes.” He stated that demonstrators engaged in attacks on police, chanted antisemitic slogans, and performed Nazi salutes. Van Weel called for an “extremely firm” response, adding, “Thanks to all the police officers who are once again standing up for our democratic rule of law.”
The municipality of The Hague ultimately ordered the crowd to disperse following the outbreak of unrest. Saturday's events occurred exactly one year after similar rioting broke out during a previous right-wing demonstration in the city.
