On 30 January, MEP Bart Groothuis woke up not only us, but the whole of Europe. He gave the 40 visitors to the information center food for thought about a safe, free and prosperous Netherlands for the long term. How we, as one Europe, can take a stand against autocrats, who are increasingly determining our future and who know how to find each other.

Groothuis is concerned, he says he is an activist, but fortunately also an optimist. The optimists and freedom fighters win, although it is not without sacrifices. Something that we are particularly aware of at this place, the Canadian Cemetery.