Dick Oostinga, member of the Restitutions Committee, will temporarily lead the Restitutions Committee on Nazi looted art as deputy chairman. Last week, chairman Jacob Kohnstamm and deputy chairman Els Swaab submitted their resignations.
State Secretary Uslu (Culture and Media) has appointed Oostinga as deputy chair from 1 February. The position is vacant because chairman Jacob Kohnstamm and deputy chairman Els Swaab resigned last week. Due to an internal matter, they decided to take this step. The State Secretary greatly appreciates the commitment of both of them as members of the Restitutions Committee.
State Secretary Uslu believes it is important that the committee can continue its important work. Oostinga's appointment will allow the committee to continue its work immediately. In addition, the state secretary will look for a new chairman and committee member in the near future.
Oostinga is a lawyer and former notary public, and has been a member of the Restitutions Committee since 2018.
The Restitutions Committee has existed since 2001 and advises the State Secretary on applications for the restitution of cultural goods looted or otherwise involuntarily lost during World War II.
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