Frustration over Limited Access to WWII Archive in the Netherlands
The newly launched website for the Netherlands’ war archive, ‘Oorlog voor de Rechter,’ has attracted significant international interest but has also sparked frustration due to limited access. Many descendants of Holocaust victims, like Gideon van der Sluis, seek answers about their family’s fates but face challenges accessing information. Current online searches are restricted, with hopes for improved access in the future. As some survivors wait for answers, the need for legislative changes to fully digitize the archive remains urgent.