Wake-up service 4/12: Result of FvD referendum expected • OMT discusses ‘Christmas relaxation’

• Tonight it will become clear whether Forum for Democracy will continue with or without Thierry Baudet as political leader. The members of the party have been online since last night cast their vote. The digital ballot box closes at 6 p.m., and the results will follow a few hours later.
• The court in Breda gives judgment in the so-called fire murder case. The case revolves around the murder of a 49-year-old garage owner more than a year and a half ago. The man was lured to his garage, tied up and set on fire. The suspect, a former friend and business partner of the victim, has been demanded 20 years in prison and TBS with forced nursing.
• The SP decides in an extra party council whether their youth organization RED can remain connected to the party. The new chairman van RED has been expelled by the SP because he is said to be a radicalized “attic communist”.
• The Outbreak Management Team is discussing whether the corona measures can be relaxed around the holidays. They will then issue an opinion to the cabinet, which will announce on Tuesday whether any relaxation will really take place.
• Minister Van Engelshoven of Education, Culture and Science presents the first Heritage Volunteer Prize. With this prize, volunteer teams are rewarded that are committed to the cultural heritage in the Netherlands.

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Crown witness Nabil B.’s two lawyers are on a death list. According to The Telegraph they have been told by the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. Nabil B. is a key witness in the liquidation proceedings against Ridouan Taghi.

Last year, Derk Wiersum, the first attorney for the crown witness, was shot dead. Crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, who assists Nabil B. as a confidant, would now also be in serious danger. The lawyers say they are continuing their work, but do criticize the NCTV for being only generally informed and not getting further details.

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