Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized for the Dutch state’s role in slavery. The government announced €200 million for awareness, engagement, and addressing present-day effects, to be programmed with descendants and relevant parties. The announcement was not individual compensation or a reparations settlement.
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What did the Dutch €200 million fund announced with the 2022 apology support?
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized for the Dutch state’s role in slavery. The government announced €200 million for awareness, engagement, and addressing present-day effects, to be programmed with descendants and relevant parties. The announcement was not individual compensation or a reparations settlement.
The €200 million announced in 2022 was individual compensation paid to descendants.
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The government described it as a fund for awareness, engagement, and present-day effects.