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Bergkamp wants to talk about ‘impermissible’ statements in debate after threats from FvD MP Van Houwelingen | Inland

“Threats and intimidation in any form are out of the question,” said the President of the House. “I find it unacceptable in the plenary hall. We have to draw the line here.” Bergkamp says in a statement that he is concerned about parliament. “Men are increasingly running high and that does not always benefit the debate. Freedom of expression is a great good, but opinions must be exchanged in a decent way. There is an urgent need to do something about this.”

Bergkamp will talk to all political groups about the way in which “we deal with each other in debates” and “how best to reverse the dynamics in the debate.” She hopes that “we as elected representatives of the people can conduct the debate in a good way with respect for each other’s opinions – which may of course differ. And that we opt for the substantive debate and omit qualifications that do not serve the debate, but make it impossible.” The President of the House does not think this is good for the reputation of Parliament. “I cannot turn this tide on my own. We have to do this together. This takes time, because the debate has been hardening for years, but I feel a responsibility as chairman to get the conversation started.”

According to Bergkamp, ​​Vice-President Ockje Tellegen, who led the debate, acted well. Tellegen intervened at a request from Sjoerdsma himself, then suspended the debate twice and addressed the FVD member about his threat.

Earlier, Gideon van Meijeren (also FVD) said that he is “proud” of Forum supporters who send intimidating emails to other MPs. Thierry Baudet’s party is also increasingly emphasizing the connection between the persecution of the Jews and the cabinet’s approach to corona.

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