Amsterdam Acknowledges Role in Holocaust, Announces Restitution Measures

The city of Amsterdam and its public tram company, GVB, commit to memorials and a €100,000 donation to local Jewish groups, recognizing their part in the deportation of Jews during WWII.

• Amsterdam's GVB tram company to install memorials at key locations linked to the deportation of Dutch Jews to Nazi camps.
• The city pledges €100,000 to Jewish organizations as part of efforts to address its collaboration with the Nazis.
• Research reveals GVB sought payment for its services even after WWII, highlighting the extent of its involvement.
• A new National Holocaust Museum opens, with proposals to make it free for Amsterdam secondary students under consideration.
• World Jewish Restitution Organization welcomes Amsterdam's steps as meaningful in addressing the past and shaping a better future.

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