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Minister Must Seek Parliament's Advice on Controversial National Archives Policy Shift
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The Dutch House of Representatives voted to require Minister Rianne Letschert to consult independent advisory bodies before implementing plans by the National Archives to cease public tasks and stop accepting private archives. This motion, supported by Pro-Kamerlid Mohammed Mohandis, aims to address concerns from staff and organizations like KVAN about the broader impact on Dutch archival access and research capabilities.
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