Aruba political controversy over Queen Beatrix notes

The political leader of the MEP, Evelyn Wever-Croes, has demanded transparency from the Dutch government regarding personal notes written by former Queen Beatrix concerning Aruban politician Betico Croes. The notes include the phrase, “Tijd winnen! Hij zal eens wegvallen. Dat afwachten,” which translates to “Win time! One day he will no longer be there. Wait for that.” Wever-Croes expressed concern over the phrasing, noting it appeared to target a healthy individual in his 40s, and requested clarification on whether the Dutch government held specific policy plans regarding Croes’s potential political absence.

Following these demands, the Parliament of Aruba unanimously passed a motion requesting that the Eman cabinet hold the Dutch government accountable. Evelyn Wever-Croes stated the remarks have “diepe wonden geslagen in de Arubaanse gemeenschap,” suggesting a link between these sentiments and the fatal car accident involving Croes. The motion directs the cabinet to seek clarification on the meaning of the passages and the existence of related policy scenarios, while calling for a thorough investigation of government archives. A copy of the motion is to be sent to the Dutch House of Representatives.