Dutch Media Mogul Warns of US Tech Threat
Theater producer Joop van den Ende urges Dutch politicians to safeguard domestic media from the manipulative influence of American tech giants like Meta, Amazon, and X, citing their alleged exploitation of data and spread of misinformation. He advocates increased investment in public broadcasting, arguing that the current system, despite its popularity, faces undue criticism and underfunding. Van den Ende supports DPG’s acquisition of RTL, believing it will strengthen Dutch media against American dominance, despite concerns from the ACM regarding monopolization. This plea, appearing in major newspapers, emphasizes the critical role of a robust media landscape in upholding democratic values.
John Q. Hosedrinker