No X messages as we are used to from Wilders, but a press conference. A remarkable tool for the leader of the largest coalition party, who clearly wanted to force something.
The rare nature of this press conference (for clarity: not organized by the cabinet) made us on our guard. Editorial chef Thomas Moerman and our political editors decided to sit out the ride and explicitly wait with rapid publication of Wilders’ words.
Movement within the complex migration file, or there is a bomb under this coalition, was more or less the message. Without the context and interpretation of Sanne, the plans of Wilders (not discussed with the coalition) would lead a life of their own. So it was therefore important to dissect his words.
Tempting to write down his words as news
Puntje at Paaltje Wilders actually said nothing new. But he used a setting (press conference) and words that seem urgent.
For journalists it is tempting to write down his words as news, but that is a pitfall. That way we would be tensioned for a cart. The news value of the press conference was much smaller than it happened to. Little news was proposed, and real consequences were not forthcoming.
For example, Wilders threatened to get out of the coalition more often if the strict asylum policy would not be implemented according to his wish. But so far he never carried out that threat.
Moreover, a large part of his plans (which are generally not new and often encounter resistance) are contrary to all kinds of international treaties. With his press conference, Wilders seems to want to get attention to the subject of his party: migration.
Simply not without conditions
Yet Wilders’ action is also relevant. Finally, it shows how the relationships within the coalition are constantly on sharply. It is important for us to report. But simply not without conditions.
Nu.nl brings a lot of news, but that does not mean that we are looking for new heads non-stop. The result would be that we would bring every fast quote, every initiative or plan one-on-one. Does that make you wiser? No. That is why the opposite is true.
And of course, we often proud of very factual reporting. At Nu.nl you can quickly read what is happening in the world. But never without our own message, that of: if you read this, think of X and Y. Because without context it is unthinkable that you can really value statements from a politician, or from anyone.
No x messages as we are used to from wilders, but a press conference. A remarkable mean for the leader of the largest coalition party, who clearly wanted to force something.
The weird nature of this press conference (for clarity: not organized by the cabinet) Made US verses. Editorial Chief Thomas Moerman and our political editors decided to sit it out and emphatically wait to quickly publish Wilders’ Words.
Movement Within the Complex Migration File, or a Bomb Will Go Off Under This Coalition, was More or Less The Message. Without Sanne’s context and interpretation, Wilders’ plans (not discussed with the coalition) would take on a life of their own. So the first thing to do was to dissect his words.
Tempting to write down his words as news
When Push Comes to Shove, Wilders Didn’t Really Say Anything New. But he used a setting (press conference) and words that come across as urgent.
For journalists, it is tempting to write down his words as news, but that is a pitfall. In that way we would be harnessed for a cart. The News Value of the Press Conference was much narrower than he made it out to be. Little News was proposed, and real consequences also failed to materialize.
For Example, Wilders Has Often Threateded to Step Out of the Coalition IF The Strict Asylum Policy is not implemented as he wishes. But so far he has never carried out that threat.
MoreOover, a Large Part of his plans (which are generally not new and encounter resistance) are contrary to all child or international treulations. With His Press Conference, Wilders Seems to Want to get Attention for the Main Topic of his Party: Migration.
Simply Not Without Conditions
Yet Wilders’ Action is also relevant. After all, it shows how relations within the coalition are constantly on edge. Important for us to report on. But Simply Not Without Conditions.
Nu.nl does bring a lot of news, but that Doesn’tn’t Mean We’re constantly looking for new headlines. The Consequence would be that we would Bring Every Quick Quote, Every Initiative or Plan One-on-One. Does that make you wiser? No. That is why the opposite is true.
And of course, we or pride outselves on very factual reporting. At Nu.nl you can quickly read what is happening in the world. But never without own message, which is: if you read this, think of x and y. Because without context it is unthinkable that you can really appreciate statements from a politician, or anyone Else.