Belgiens dunkle Vergangenheit

Summary

The video delves into Belgium's colonial history, focusing on King Leopold II and his brutal exploitation of the Congo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Leopold, who privately controlled the Congo Free State, subjected its people to forced labor, violence, and mass murder for profit, particularly in the rubber trade. Despite international outcry and journalistic investigations exposing these atrocities, Belgium has been slow to fully reckon with this dark chapter of its history. The video raises important questions about how European nations should confront and address their colonial pasts.