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Joost Niemöller departs as editor-in-chief at Ongehoord Nederland

Joost Niemöller is leaving Ongehoord Nederland immediately following a controversial statement about Hitler, according to director Peter Vlemmix.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Joost Niemöller has decided to resign as editor-in-chief of broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) effective immediately. This announcement was made via the broadcaster's website, where director Peter Vlemmix shared the news.

The reason for Niemöller's departure is a difference of opinion regarding the content direction and recent programming, Vlemmix reports. This statement comes amid a period of intense criticism of the broadcaster.

The broadcaster recently faced backlash due to a broadcast that discussed statements made by Adolf Hitler. During this program, Niemöller remarked that Hitler had certain issues "just very right."

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