Report on the Expropriation of Jewish Real Estate Presented
At the request of the municipality of Voorschoten, Radboud University conducted a study on expropriation during World War II. The municipal executive subsequently took note of the report titled “Jewish Citizens in Voorschoten: Expropriation and Restitution. A Study Commissioned by the Municipality of Voorschoten.”
The report shows that during World War II, nine properties belonging to Jewish owners in Voorschoten were expropriated by the occupying forces. Restitution has been granted for eight of these properties. One property was taken over by the occupying forces but not sold. In addition, four pastures within the municipality of Voorschoten were forcibly registered and sold. Restitution was also granted for these pastures after the war. The investigation further revealed that the municipality did not purchase any houses or land from Jewish owners.
Good thing
Alderman Paul de Bruijn: “It is important that we have a clear picture of what actually happened in Voorschoten during that period. We are very grateful to the ‘Advies & Actualiteit’ research team at Radboud University for their swift and thorough investigation and for the clarity it provides us. And, of course, we are pleased with the outcome. In all cases of expropriation in Voorschoten, legal redress took place after the war. It is also reassuring to read that the municipality itself played no role in the expropriations.”
Report on Jewish Expropriations in Voorschoten
Those interested can find and view the report attached to this message.