VVD and SP want to get rid of fake newswater dog EU

the hague - VVD and SP want to get rid of the controversial office of the European Commission that has the task of fighting fake news. The government must advocate the abolition of EUvsDisinfo in Brussels, according to government party VVD and opposition party SP. The two parties seem to have a view of a majority in the House.

EUvsDisinfo should counter the influence of Russian propaganda in the European press and published a list of examples. The service became discredited because it also branded NPO Radio 1, De Gelderlander, GeenStijl and The Post Online as broadcasters of fake news. The bureau 'passes its goal' and 'meddles with the free press in the Netherlands', say member of parliament Dilan Yesilgöz (VVD) and her SP colleague Peter Kwint.

The House will vote on the call from VVD and SP on Tuesday. Minister Kajsa Ollongren of the Interior has not yet let her know what she thinks. Ollongren emphasized so far that it is important for the EU to continue the fight against fake news.