| 2 Oktober 2026 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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King addresses study of the House of Orange-Nassau’s colonial role
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| 30 September 2026 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Sámi commission recommends a state apology and reparative measures
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| 4 Maart 2026 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Sámi commission submits an interim research anthology
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| 4 December 2025 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Prime Minister says Finland should apologize to the Sámi
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| 4 December 2025 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Sámi commission submits its final report to three institutions
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| 13 November 2025 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government appoints a parliamentary group to assess Sámi recommendations
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| 24 September 2025 |
Denemarken
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Denmark apologizes to Greenlandic women for forced contraception policy
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| 11 September 2025 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government extends the Sámi commission to October 2026
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| 28 Mei 2025 |
Duitsland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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German government reiterates its intention to ask Namibia’s victims’ descendants for forgiveness
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| 2 December 2024 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Appeal court finds Belgium responsible for colonial-era Métis abductions
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| 12 November 2024 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Storting expresses deepest regret for forced assimilation
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| 5 November 2024 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Parliamentary committee recommends deepest regret for Norwegianization
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| 24 September 2024 |
Spanje
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Spain rejects Mexico’s demand for royal apology over conquest
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| 14 Juni 2024 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Cabinet details follow-up to slavery apology and remembrance committee
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| 16 Mei 2024 |
Portugal
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Portuguese Parliament rejects bid to charge president over reparations remarks
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| 23 April 2024 |
Portugal
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Portuguese president says country must address the costs of slavery and colonial crimes
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| 16 April 2024 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Storting holds a public oversight hearing on the commission report
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| 6 Maart 2024 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Fosen agreement creates a negotiated remedy after the apology
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| 23 November 2023 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government extends the Sámi commission’s work to 2025
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| 15 November 2023 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Tornedalian commission documents exclusion and assimilation
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Saba
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Sint-Eustatius
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Suriname
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Den Bosch
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Curaçao
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Middelburg
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch ministerial commemoration speech in Bonaire
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| 1 Juli 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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King Willem-Alexander apologizes for the Dutch role in slavery
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| 1 Juni 2023 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission submits its report
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| 25 April 2023 |
Portugal
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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President says Portugal should apologize for slave-trade role
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| 9 Maart 2023 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Prime Minister addresses the Sámi Parliament on state injustice
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| 2 Maart 2023 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government apologizes to Fosen Sámi herders
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| 31 Januari 2023 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Dutch cabinet responds to parliamentary motions on the slavery apology
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| 19 December 2022 |
Onbekend
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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State Secretary Van Rij echoes the Dutch apology in Sint Eustatius
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| 19 December 2022 |
Onbekend
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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State Secretary Van Ooijen echoes the Dutch apology in Saba
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| 19 December 2022 |
Onbekend
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Minister Van Gennip echoes the Dutch apology in Bonaire
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| 19 December 2022 |
Onbekend
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Minister Kuipers echoes the Dutch apology in Sint Maarten
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| 19 December 2022 |
Onbekend
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Minister Van der Burg echoes the Dutch apology in Aruba
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| 19 December 2022 |
Onbekend
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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State Secretary Van Huffelen echoes the Dutch apology in Curaçao
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| 19 December 2022 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government representative echoes apology in Suriname
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| 19 December 2022 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Mark Rutte apologizes on behalf of the Dutch government
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| 26 Augustus 2022 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Macron calls for facing French-Algerian history with humility
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| 15 Juli 2022 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Confidentiality rules protect testimony to two truth commissions
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| 30 Juni 2022 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Belgian parliamentary commission ends without agreed colonial reckoning
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| 8 Juni 2022 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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King Philippe renews regret during visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo
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| 1 Maart 2022 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Sámi consultation law enters into force
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| 25 Januari 2022 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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French law recognizes and compensates Harkis without a colonial apology
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| 3 November 2021 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government creates a truth commission for the Sámi people
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| 28 Oktober 2021 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government appoints the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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| 16 Oktober 2021 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Macron recognizes state crimes at the 1961 Paris massacre commemoration
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| 11 Oktober 2021 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Supreme Court rules Fosen wind-farm licences violated Sámi rights
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| 1 Juli 2021 |
Nederland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Slavery History Dialogue Group publishes Chains of the Past
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| 23 Juni 2021 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Sweden extends the Tornedalian commission’s inquiry
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| 28 Mei 2021 |
Duitsland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Germany recognizes the Herero and Nama genocide and seeks forgiveness
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| 15 Mei 2021 |
Duitsland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Germany and Namibia initial joint declaration on colonial atrocities
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| 20 Januari 2021 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Stora report recommends steps on French-Algerian memory
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| 17 Juli 2020 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Belgium establishes parliamentary commission on its colonial past
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| 9 Juli 2020 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Finland launches the Sámi commission project
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| 30 Juni 2020 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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King Philippe expresses deep regret for Belgium’s colonial violence in Congo
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| 19 Maart 2020 |
Zweden
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Sweden establishes a truth and reconciliation commission for Tornedalians
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| 13 November 2019 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Government approves preparation of a Sámi truth commission
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| 9 Mei 2019 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Commission mandate expands to include Forest Finns
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| 4 April 2019 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Belgian prime minister apologizes to Métis children abducted from Congo
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| 1 Maart 2019 |
Spanje
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Mexico’s president asks Spain’s king to apologize for conquest-era abuses
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| 13 September 2018 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Macron recognizes French responsibility for Maurice Audin’s death
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| 14 Juni 2018 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Storting establishes the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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| 29 Maart 2018 |
België
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Belgian Parliament adopts resolution on Métis children separated under colonial rule
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| 15 Februari 2017 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Macron calls French colonization a crime against humanity
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| 12 September 2015 |
Verenigd Koninkrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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UK and Kenya inaugurate memorial to colonial-era torture victims
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| 6 Juni 2013 |
Verenigd Koninkrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Britain settles Mau Mau torture claims and expresses regret
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| 30 Augustus 2008 |
Italië
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Berlusconi apologizes to Libya for colonial rule and signs friendship treaty
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| 25 Maart 2007 |
Verenigd Koninkrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Slave-trade bicentenary renews calls for a full British apology
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| 28 November 2006 |
Verenigd Koninkrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Blair expresses deep sorrow for Britain’s role in the slave trade
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| 30 Januari 2006 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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France establishes 10 May as slavery remembrance day
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| 17 Juni 2005 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Finnmark Act recognizes local and Sámi interests in land
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| 14 Augustus 2004 |
Duitsland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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German development minister asks Herero for forgiveness
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| 21 Mei 2001 |
Frankrijk
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Taubira law recognizes slavery and the slave trade as crimes against humanity
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| 7 Oktober 1997 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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King Harald apologizes for Norwegianization
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| 17 Juli 1995 |
Finland
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Finland adopts the Act on the Sámi Parliament
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| 9 Oktober 1989 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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The Sámi Parliament opens in Norway
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| 12 Juni 1987 |
Noorwegen
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Apologies of European kings on slavery and colonialism
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Norway adopts the Sámi Act
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