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In the Dutch village of Engelen, anti-asylum graffiti on homes and cars sparked outrage, prompting Prime Minister Jetten to condemn it as “ugly vandalism” and stress that intimidation of refugees’ helpers is unacceptable. Political firebrand Jesse Klaver pushed for stronger leadership, accusing Jetten of silence that could be read as tacit approval — warning that unchecked intimidation erodes social trust. The episode underscores the high-stakes dance between free expression and public safety, revealing how political pressure can force leaders to speak up — and the deeper question: what kind of society do we want to build when conflict arises?

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