descendants and community representatives

Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologizes for the Dutch state’s role in slavery

📅 19 December 2022

Rutte apologized on behalf of the government for the Dutch state’s role in slavery and acknowledged its continuing effects. Activists and Caribbean representatives welcomed the recognition while...

King Willem-Alexander apologizes for the Dutch role in slavery

📅 1 July 2023

The King apologized for the Netherlands’ role in slavery at the national commemoration. The speech followed sustained activism by descendants and Caribbean communities; debates continued over...