Midfield: “Historic victory with major consequences for Vlaams Belang”
About ten civil society organizations, including Kif Kif and çavaria, responded satisfied on Tuesday to the verdict in the case involving Schild & Friends. “This is a historic victory with major consequences for Vlaams Belang and the upcoming elections,” says Nina Henkens, coordinator of the anti-racist platform Kif Kif vzw.
“It shows that there is no free pass for orchestrated hatred and the targeting of minority groups, not even online and in closed chat groups. The victory comes through the hard work of civil society organizations and the courage and perseverance of the civil parties.”
Henkens also points out the consequences that the conviction has for the political party Vlaams Belang. “Vlaams Belang is rising in the polls and is shouting more and more loudly that they should join the government after the elections, but this conviction is a reminder to all parties that the Belang has no place in any democratic government. The attitude of Vlaams Belang is in the context within a counter-movement that is active worldwide.”
In addition to Kif Kif and çavaria, the press release was also signed by Wel Jong, Another Jewish Voice, Hand in Hand against racism, Hart Boven Hard, Ella vzw, Rebelle vzw, the May 8 coalition, Foyer vzw, BOEH! and The Great Resistance.