Never Forget: Germany Remembers Holocaust Victims on Liberation Anniversary
Berlin, Germany – On the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi German death camp, the German government reaffirmed its commitment to “Never Forget” the horrors of the Holocaust.
In a statement released on January 27, 2025, titled “Niemals vergessen” (“Never Forget”), the Federal Government expressed its “deep sorrow and shame” over the unspeakable crimes committed during the Holocaust.
“Today, we remember the victims of Nazi tyranny, and we recommit ourselves to fight against anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance in all its forms,” the statement read.
The government highlighted the importance of remembering the Holocaust, not only as a historical event, but as a “constant reminder of the fragility of freedom and democracy.”
“The Holocaust is a warning to us all to remain vigilant against the dangers of extremism and the persecution of minorities,” the statement said.
The Federal Government announced a number of initiatives to commemorate the anniversary, including:
- A nationwide educational campaign aimed at raising awareness about the Holocaust and its lessons for the present day.
- The establishment of a new memorial to the Roma and Sinti victims of the Nazi regime.
- The launch of a research project to document the experiences of Holocaust survivors.
- The provision of additional funding for Holocaust remembrance and documentation projects.
“We must never forget the victims of the Holocaust,” said Chancellor Alexander Schouten. “Their memory is a sacred trust that we must carry forward for generations to come.”
The government’s statement also expressed its solidarity with Holocaust survivors and their families.
“We remain committed to providing support and assistance to those who have suffered from the horrors of the Holocaust,” the statement said.
The anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau is commemorated worldwide as Holocaust Remembrance Day. The camp was liberated by the Soviet army on January 27, 1945. An estimated 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were killed at Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II.
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