2000: The Netherlands- Jews, Gypsies and Indonesians

The Netherlands apologizes to Jews, Gypsies and Indonesians for a “chilly” official response in the past to their claims to property seized during and after World War II.  Prime Minister Wim Kok offers $180 million, in addition to past restitutions, to the Central Jewish Congress, while Gypsies receive an extra $13 million, and Indonesians who sided with the Dutch during Indonesia's fight for independence in 1949 are offered $110 million.

To: 
Jews, Gypsies and Indonesians
From: 
Neatherlands
Year of Apology: 
2000
Footnote: 
Simons, Marlise. “Netherlands: 3 apologies.” New York Times. March 22, 2000.