A new museum opening in Rotterdam focuses exclusively on migration, showcasing diverse artifacts including a boat from Lampedusa and artworks by renowned painters. Located in a historic warehouse, the museum aims to highlight the constant movement of peoples throughout history, with Rotterdam now reflecting a mosaic of 170 nationalities. Director Anne Kremers emphasizes migration's universality, addressing current political challenges, especially following the rise of the far-right Party for Freedom in the Netherlands, which is enforcing stricter asylum policies. The museum aims to foster understanding rather than becoming politically charged.
"Migration is timeless and universal, says Anne Kremers, the director. As long as we exist, as human beings we are on the move. It is part of who we are."
"The general election of 2023 saw the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders emerge on top; it is now a prominent force in a coalition government that is clamping down hard on refugees and asylum seekers."
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