Far-right protests in The Hague result in police clashes and arrests

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, violence erupted in The Hague as Dutch police dispersed a gathering of approximately 500 far-right protesters. The demonstration, organized under the banner "We Are the People," was intended to protest government policies, particularly regarding immigration. Tensions escalated when participants began throwing fireworks and other objects at officers, leading to the use of batons, police dogs, and water cannons to control the crowd.

Deputy Mayor Richard de Mos ordered the march to be halted due to the violence and the presence of masked individuals. Local authorities subsequently issued an emergency decree to facilitate arrests. Justice Minister David van Weel strongly condemned the events, highlighting the presence of Nazi salutes, antisemitic slogans, and assaults on police officers, and called for a firm response to the situation.

While the protest began as a public assembly in a park, the rapid shift toward violence forced the municipal authorities to ban the march and clear the area. Investigations are ongoing, with police continuing to process the scene and identify those involved in the disturbances.