June 29, 2024
Saturday 29 June 2024 noticed the opening of the 20th version of Dutch Veterans Day within the Royal Theatre in The Hague. Veterans Day honours all Dutch veterans who’ve served within the service of peace, now and prior to now. On the event of the anniversary 12 months, King Willem-Alexander gave a speech. The States Normal had been represented by First Chamber President Jan Anthonie Bruijn and Second Chamber President Martin Bosma.
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The day was opened within the presence of, amongst others, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander; outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte, outgoing Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren and outgoing Minister of Overseas Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot, himself additionally a veteran; the 2 Audio system of the Home of Representatives and Members of Parliament; Commander of the Armed Forces Normal Onno Eichelsheim; and Jaap Smit, King’s Commissioner in South Holland and in addition chairman of the Nationwide Committee Veterans Day. Afterwards, 44 veterans had been introduced with commemorative medals for his or her latest missions. Within the afternoon, the Nationwide Parade of 1000’s of veterans and army personnel by the centre of The Hague befell.
Dutch Veterans Day was established by the federal government and is organized by the Nationwide Committee Veterans Day, with help from the Ministry of Protection and social organizations. The goal is to advertise social recognition and appreciation for veterans. In 2005, the primary version befell on the Binnenhof in The Hague.
Furthermore, the Veterans Act has existed for ten years this 12 months. This legislation supplies a authorized foundation for presidency recognition and responsibility of look after veterans. Within the Netherlands, somebody is a veteran if he has served underneath battle circumstances or throughout peace missions. The Veterans Act additionally describes the function of the Veterans Ombudsman, a secondary activity of the Nationwide Ombudsman.
