After four years of dedicated service, Ed Kronenburg is stepping down from his role as Chair of the Supervisory Board of the LRE Foundation. A distinguished diplomat, with a career that included serving as the Dutch Ambassador to Paris and Beijing as well as Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ed brought his […] The post Farewell Interview with Ed Kronenburg: Reflecting on Four Years as Chair of the LRE Foundation Supervisory Board appeared first on LRE Foundation.| LRE Foundation
Today, Friday, September 5, a new cycling route was launched in the municipalities of Loon op Zand, Tilburg and Vught: the fourth in the series of Scottish Highlanders Cycling Routes, part of the international Liberation Route Europe network. Developed in collaboration with the municipalities of Loon op Zand, Tilburg and Vught, the 51-kilometer route takes […] The post Launch of New Scottish Highlanders Cycling Route as Part of Liberation Route Europe in Loon op Zand, Tilburg and Vught ...| LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation announces a change within its International Supervisory Board, the body that oversees the Foundation’s management, activities, and financial accountability. After several years of valuable service, Herre Dijkema is stepping down from his position as a Board Member. Throughout his mandate, Herre contributed his time, knowledge and strategic thinking with remarkable dedication, helping […] The post Supervisory Board Update: a new member, and a fond farewell appeared f...| LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation, in collaboration with LRE UK, and the University of Portsmouth has officially launched ‘Community in War- Scarred Portsmouth’ and ‘Dartmouth at War’, two new hiking routes as part of the Liberation Route Europe network. The trail follows the path and stories of both military and civilian life during the Second World War […] The post Two New Liberation Route Europe Hiking Trails Launched in Collaboration with the University of Portsmouth appeared first on LRE Foun...| LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is proud to welcome V Commandos as its newest member. Founded by Belgian war reporter and historian Philippe Deprez, V Commandos is an ambitious remembrance initiative dedicated to shedding light on a little-known yet crucial episode of World War II: the Allied and Partisan resistance on the Croatian island of Vis. As […] The post Welcoming V Commandos as a new LRE Foundation Member appeared first on LRE Foundation.| LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is proud to welcome Les Territoires de la Mémoire as a new member of its international network. Based in Liège, Belgium, the organisation promotes civic responsibility and confronts extremism through innovative educational and remembrance initiatives. Established in 1993 by survivors of Nazi concentration camps, the centre was founded in response to the […] The post Les Territoires de la Mémoire Becomes a Member the LRE Foundation Network appeared first on LRE Founda...| LRE Foundation
We are proud to announce a new collaborative campaign to promote the Liberation Route Europe as a sustainable and cultural tourism destination for audiences in the United States and Canada. Developed in partnership with LRE France, LRE Italy, Visit Wallonia, with the support of the European Travel Commission, this campaign will promote the Liberation Route […] The post New Campaign Highlights Liberation Route Europe as Sustainable Heritage Destination for North Americans appeared first ...| LRE Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that the 10th edition of the LRE Forum will take place from 9 to 12 March 2026 in Gelderland, the Netherlands. Mark your calendars and get ready to join us in a region that is not only rich in Second World War history and heritage, but also holds a special […] The post Save the Date: LRE Forum 2026 Heads to Gelderland, 9–12 March appeared first on LRE Foundation.| LRE Foundation
We are pleased to announce the start of the Art of Remembrance artist residencies. Since June 2025, four international artists have been spending time at historic sites of memory across Europe, creating new works that explore the legacy of World War II and offer reflections on remembrance in today’s world. Each residency will take place […] The post Four Artists Begin Their Art of Remembrance Residencies Across Europe appeared first on LRE Foundation.| LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation is proud to welcome the Municipality of Pilea-Hortiatis as its member, marking another step forward in our mission to preserve and promote the memory of the Second World War across Europe. This collaboration not only strengthens our presence in Greece, but also highlights the shared commitment to safeguarding historical memory and transmitting […]| LRE Foundation
To remember the past is to create a better future The LRE Foundation is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation’s main objective is to make this history relevant and […]| LRE Foundation
Last month, Managing Director Rémi Praud and Project Manager Emme Johnson from the LRE Foundation visited Finland for a multi-day programme organised by local members. The trip was part of the Foundation’s ongoing effort to expand its network in Northern Europe and highlight lesser-known but important aspects of Europe’s Second World War history. The visit […]| LRE Foundation
The LRE Foundation and its partners are currently implementing the project ‘Retracing the Footsteps: A Transnational Journey of Canadian Liberation in WWII (REFOOT)’. Supported by the European Interreg North-West Europe programme, the initiative aims to develop a transnational hiking trail that traces the route taken by Canadian soldiers during the liberation of Western Europe in […]| LRE Foundation
Since 2023, Europe Remembers has been actively involved in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Over the past year, our team has taken part in numerous events, exhibitions, and commemorations across Europe. We started in Sicily in July 2023 and continued in Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on 6 […]| LRE Foundation