nationaalrechtse

Nationaalrechtse refers to a term used to describe a far-right ideological movement in the Netherlands. As a part of the broader white nationalist and neo-fascist movements, nationaalrechtse adherents promote a radical ideology that emphasizes the preservation of national identity and the suppression of foreign influence.

In the context of the Netherlands, the nationaalrechtse movement emerged in the aftermath of World War II, during a period of social and economic upheaval. Proponents of this ideology pointed to the country's historical ties with the Netherlands and its colonial empire, seeking to forge a sense of national unity and community. To achieve this, they advocated for the exclusion of immigrant populations and the reinforcement of traditional Dutch culture.

Critics of the nationaalrechtse movement argue that its ideology is a form of racial nationalism, rooted in the conviction that only those of "true" Dutch descent possess a legitimate claim to citizenship and national identity. By extension, this view denies the rights and dignity of non-native individuals and groups, perpetuating systemic inequality and hostility.

Nationaalrechtse groups in the Netherlands, such as the Politieke Partij Radikale Rechts (PPRR), sought to challenge what they saw as the 'foreign-imposed' institutions and values of the post-war establishment. They aimed to rebuild the Netherlands according to 'purer' and more authentic standards, linked to the values of the Dutch Golden Age and its leader, William of Orange. Like white nationalist and neo-fascist movements elsewhere, proponents of nationaalrechtse ideologies reject multiculturalism, advocating instead for an exclusive, ethno-racial form of national identity.