A million Dutch adults get news solely from social media. Only 12% trust what they see. (opens in new tab)

More than one million people in the Netherlands now rely exclusively on social media for news, according to the 2026 Digital News Report published on Tuesday. They use no news websites, no television, no radio, and only 12% say they trust what they encounter on those platforms. The group represents 7% of Dutch adults, up from 2% […] at The Next Web