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Defend Nederland

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Rapidly expanding Dutch far-right movement with 35+ local chapters. Publicly presents as anti-immigration activism but internal communications show extremist content.

Country

Netherlands

Date Added

2026-03-18

Background

Rapidly expanding Dutch far-right movement with 35+ local chapters as of March 2026. Emerged approximately 7 weeks before the Malieveld riots (September 20, 2025) in The Hague, in which the group was prominently involved. Members have prior police contact including arrest for wearing NSDAP clothing.

Ideology and Worldview

Publicly presents as peaceful anti-immigration activism. Internal communications document antisemitism, racism, and Nazi symbolism among members and leadership.

Organisational Structure

Operates through a network of local Telegram groups.

Recruitment and Communication

Operates through Telegram-based local group structure.

Tactics and Operations

Involvement in riots (Malieveld, The Hague, September 2025). Blends far-right ideology with football hooligan networks.

Network Connections

Linked to football hooligan networks.

Sources