Francken, other politicians receive death threats
Federal migration minister Theo Francken received a death threat at the weekend following weeks of news about asylum seekers streaming into the country
“A loaded subject”
Last weekend, Francken (pictured) received an email in French complaining he was giving money to migrants while there was unemployment in the country. “If I could, I would stick a grenade in your mouth,” the email read. “I would have no problem doing it. We will see each other again, I promise you.”
“Migration is a loaded subject that provokes strong reactions,” Francken said. I’m used to a bit of trash-talk. It goes with the job. But there are limits to everything. Keep it polite.” Francken has filed a complaint with the police.
Peeters followed with news of his own that he received death threats, as did Beke. Neither gave details of the contents of the messages or how they were delivered. Both politicians were offered special protection by the security services but declined.
Photo courtesy @FranckenTheo
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