Giselle van Cann, the editor-in-chief of the Dutch public broadcaster NOS, has defended the organization against allegations of political bias, asserting that the network’s primary objective is to report the facts as they occur.
Addressing claims that the broadcaster’s coverage is “too left-wing,” van Cann stated, “We tell what is happening,” and maintained that the organization is performing its duties effectively, noting, “We are doing fine.”
The editor-in-chief also suggested that the criticism directed at the broadcaster is not always based on journalistic merit, observing that criticism of the NOS is sometimes used for political gain.
This defense comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the impartiality of public media, a tension that often mirrors global debates over the neutrality of state-funded news organizations. Van Cann’s comments highlight the challenges public broadcasters face in balancing objective reporting with perceptions of ideological leaning.
The editor-in-chief’s remarks were detailed across several reports, including coverage of the “too left-wing” accusations and reports stating the editor’s belief that the network is operating successfully.
