Reparations for colonialism: what does Belgium owe its former colonies? An exploration of the possible Belgian State responsibility to make reparation for its colonial past with an assessment of different reparation forms KU Leuven
Recently, the question of how Belgium should come to terms with its colonial past has been at the centre of the public debate. In 2019, the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent recommended Belgium to properly face its colonial history by issuing official apologies and establishing a truth commission. Although this report sparked a public discussion, no significant initiatives were immediately taken to follow these ...