Twitter must take “immediate action” and “serious steps” against threatening and violent tweets directed at MPs. This is what the Speaker of the House of Representatives Vera Bergkamp writes in a letter to Twitter.
He points out that videos and photos with (death) threats are shared “and invite violence and even murder.” These images are “probably punishable” under Dutch law. She therefore expresses her great concern about these tweets to members of the House of Representatives. Highlights Twitter’s responsibility to ensure security on the platform, she writes.
A Bergkamp spokesman points out that this is a general picture and not specific examples. PVV leader Geert Wilders, among others, recently shared Tweets with threats directed at him, sometimes with very violent images. But politicians are increasingly talking about (online) threats.
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Twitter itself could not be reached for comment. Since the takeover by Elon Musk, spokespersons have been reduced. Emails with questions are automatically answered with a shit emoji. That too has arrived now.
Source: BNR
Fernando Dowling is an author and political journalist who writes for 24 News Globe. He has a deep understanding of the political landscape and a passion for analyzing the latest political trends and news.
