[The Netherlands]. A new NOS analysis based on shared photographs, video, and data suggests that a small but consistent group of activists regularly show up at local asylum protests across the Netherlands, regardless of the municipality. While these demonstrations are typically initiated by local residents, the analysis indicates that this group repeatedly joins in and, according to the findings, steers parts of the gatherings towards a more radical and violent agenda.

The core group appears to be no more than a few dozen individuals.(..) Far-right organization Defend Nederland was identified as the most active group in the analysis, appearing at 43 of the 48 protests examined. According to the report, Defend Nederland maintains close ties with several radical groups, including Nationale Trots, Brigade Holland, Freedom Fighters, and Identitair Verzet.