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Dutch National Archives public duties dispute

Overview

The National Archives in The Hague is facing opposition from various organizations, including Inholland University of Applied Sciences and the Committee 30 June-1 July The Hague, regarding plans to terminate several public duties. The institution intends to shift its focus exclusively toward making government information accessible, which would end public-facing activities such as exhibitions, independent publications, and historical research. Furthermore, the Archives plans to stop accepting private archives from entities like the Red Cross and KNVB.

The National Archives has stated these changes are necessitated by digitalization, financial constraints, and the upcoming Archives Act, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. In response, petitioners have launched an online campaign, which grew to over 13,600 signatures. Critics argue that these reductions constitute an “attack on collective memory” and threaten essential resources for academic research, education, and genealogy.

Entities

Nationaal Archief · Committee 30 June-1 July The Hague · The Hague · Wadden Sea · Inholland University of Applied Sciences

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    National Archives faces petition against reduction of public duties

    A petition against the National Archives in The Hague reducing its public duties has surpassed 13,600 signatures, as critics warn the move threatens collective memory and historical research.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    National Archives faces petition over loss of public duties

    Organizations have launched a petition against the National Archives in The Hague to prevent the cessation of its public duties, including exhibitions and historical research.

Sources

dagblad070.nl · liwwadders.nl · omropfryslan.nl · zoetermeersdagblad.nl