Dutch minister confronted by demonstrators with flaming torches

Sigrid Kaag, leader of political party D66, was faced with several dozen protestors carrying flames and sirens when she arrived at a political talk show in Diepenheim.

Kaag was campaigning in the eastern part of the Netherlands for the upcoming Provincial Council elections when she arrived in Diepenheim, Overijssel, RTL Nieuws reports.

A toasty treat

Previously, the demonstrators, AKA “Strijders Twente”, distributed leaflets urging Diepenheim residents to give a “warm welcome” to the Dutch politician.

Translation: “The Netherlands in 2023. What a hopeless event this is. Very sad. 🤦🏼‍♂️”

Upon arrival, Kaag was met by a group of people with tractors who shouted at her: “You are not for the Netherlands!”

Despite the sirens going off, Kaag spoke with the protesters for a while, although it was difficult, as reported by her campaign manager and MP, Hanneke van der Werf.

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After about ten minutes, the meeting between the demonstrators and Kaag ended. When she left at around 8 PM, the protesters were no longer present.

Not the first time

Kaag has been threatened multiple times, including an incident last year where Max van den B., was convicted on appeal for threatening her at her home.

Kaag has been under security for some time due to serious threats. The party would not modify its election campaign due to the Sunday event.

What do you think of the fired-up demonstrators? Tell us in the comments below!

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Mihály Droppa
Mihály Droppa
Mihály fell in love with (and in) Amsterdam, so he quit his NGO job in Budapest and moved to Amsterdam to become a journalist. His apartment is full of plants and books, two dogs, and a random mouse in the kitchen. You might find him in Vondelpark, where he spends most of his life throwing tennis balls for his vizslas and listening to podcasts. His nickname is Mex — ask him why!

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