After this, a portion of the protesters aimed towards the parliamentary complex Binnenhof, but they were stopped by the police, who used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The protest that started in Malieveld aimed to express dissent against the current migration policy and demanded an increase in housing provision. About 1,500 people blocked the A12 motorway, escalating tensions. In response to aggressive actions, stones and bottles were thrown, as well as a police car being set on fire - the police were forced to use forceful measures.
Despite the organizers' calls for a peaceful protest, the situation spiraled out of control. The initiator of the action, who identifies herself as Els Rechts, actively advocates for reduced immigration levels. Historical flags of the Prince of Orange were also seen during the action, which are often associated with far-right movements today. Images of deceased American far-right figure Charlie Kirk and Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn were also visible on stage.
Summary:
Riots occurred in the center of The Hague during the anti-immigration protest, during which offices were damaged and some protesters were arrested by the police. Some participants in the action advocated for reduced immigration levels; however, the situation spiraled out of control, leading to clashes with law enforcement.