Dendermonde opens digital reporting point for radicalization: "Not to stigmatize, but to detect very early"

Dendermonde has launched a digital reporting point for radicalism, allowing residents to report concerns about radicalization or extremism. Mayor Leen Dierick emphasizes that the initiative aims to detect issues early without stigmatizing individuals. The platform is designed for family, friends, and community members to share observations about potential radicalization. Reports will be followed up by city officials, ensuring that only relevant cases are further examined. The mayor reassures that there is currently no radicalization problem in Dendermonde, highlighting the preventive nature of this tool.