The speaker discusses the rise of anti-institutional extremism in the Netherlands, as outlined by the AIVD and the NCTV. They argue that the message of mistrust in the government and other institutions is undermining the democratic legal order. They emphasize that this message is not punishable and does not call for violence, but it could damage confidence in institutions and potentially justify violent actions.
The speaker criticizes the government and institutions for perceived corruption and a lack of independence. They argue that these issues should be openly discussed and addressed. They call for the government to take their concerns seriously and take action against the spread of the message that the government and other institutions cannot be trusted.
The speaker concludes by expressing their hope for a government that will take these concerns seriously and work to address corruption within institutions. They believe that only then can democracy be truly restored.
1. The message that one cannot trust the government and other institutions is referred to by the AIVD as a form of anti-institutional extremism.
2. The AIVD considers this group a serious threat to the Democratic legal order in the Netherlands.
3. The AIVD argues that spreading this message, which is not punishable by law and does not call for violence, could lead to individuals seeing a justification for violence.
4. The AIVD states that the message that the government and other institutions cannot be trusted is classified as undermining and a danger to the Democratic legal order.
5. The AIVD argues that the message is not a call for violence, but the expression of a non-violent resistance.
6. The AIVD states that the spreading of this message should be combated outside the criminal law and that the government is also fully engaged in this.
7. The speaker argues that the AIVD's classification of this message as extremist is a form of normalization of extreme behavior.
8. The speaker criticizes the AIVD and the government for stigmatizing criticism of institutions as extremism.
9. The speaker argues that the message that one cannot trust the government and other institutions is necessary in a healthy democracy.
10. The speaker calls for the government to take the concerns of all Dutch people seriously and to work towards restoring democracy.