The Archive of the Institute of National Remembrance was represented by Director Marzena Kruk, Dr.Witold Bagieński, and Marek Dąbrowski.

On 7 October, Network representatives paid a visit to the National Museum of Romanian History, where the exhibition A.REST 1989 – Arhiva video a Securității was on display. The exhibit was made up of film recordings and copies of documents, as well as other artefacts related to the arrests and imprisonments of Romanian citizens in 1988–1989.

On 8 October, a conference was held to discuss the Network’s current activities and outline a work plan for the future. The National Agency of Archives in the Republic of Moldavia, represented by Dr Igor Cașu, joined as an observer member. ABTL representatives (Hungary) presented details planned for the October 2027 conference concerning camps (click here for details on the Network site ). Leadership of the Network was handed over to representatives of institutions from Bulgaria (COMDOS). After the meeting, the participants visited the Presidential Palace in Bucharest, which also houses the Cotroceni Museum.

On 9 October, a visit was planned to the CNSAS archival storage facilities outside Bucharest. Archivists from Romania acquainted the visiting guests with documentation held in the institution’s collection: files, selected card indexes, and record-keeping aids, as well as publications and photographs confiscated from those arrested by the Romanian Securitate.

The European Network of Official Authorities in Charge of Secret Police Files, founded in 2008, was established with the aim of simplifying procedures related to research and the exchange of documents; over time however, this cooperation has taken on a more complex nature.

The Network’s activities are primarily aimed at raising public and political awareness about coming to terms with the past. Educational and outreach efforts are a key component of these activities.

More information about the network can be found on the English language webpage: securityarchives.eu.