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De Balie

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2019

    Mona Eltahawy cancels appearance

    Writer and activist Mona Eltahawy cancelled a planned appearance at De Balie, referring to the 2017 event and other previous programmes when explaining the decision.

  2. 2017

    Controversy surrounding Muslim-related programming

    A De Balie event titled “Waarom haten ze ons eigenlijk?” discussed hostility toward Muslims and the deportation of Muslims. The programme later drew criticism and became a cited reason for concerns about the venue’s previous programming.