The Dutch government is exploring new legal powers to combat fake news "in view of the geopolitical developments and the real threat to national security", outgoing Home Affairs Minister Judith Uitermark said in response to parliamentary questions.
“I want to gain earlier and better insight into the spread of (foreign) disinformation aimed at undermining the election process and undermining social stability around the elections. For this purpose, new powers or legal bases will be created where necessary,” Uitermark said, adding that the process will not be ready in time for the upcoming Dutch parliamentary elections of 29 October.
