Steinmeier and Schwarzman Commemorate Nazi Victims in Bundestag
Berlin, January 20, 2025 – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone, today commemorated the victims of the Holocaust in a ceremony held in the German Bundestag. The event was attended by survivors, politicians, and members of the public.
In his speech, Steinmeier said that the memory of the Holocaust must never fade. “We must never forget the crimes that were committed against millions of innocent people,” he said. “We must continue to fight against hatred and discrimination.”
Schwarzman, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, said that he was honored to be able to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. “This is a day of remembrance and reflection,” he said. “We must learn from the past and ensure that such atrocities never happen again.”
The ceremony included the lighting of six candles, one for each of the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. The candles were lit by survivors of the Holocaust, as well as by Steinmeier and Schwarzman.
The ceremony also featured a performance by the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra played several pieces of music that were composed by Jewish composers who were killed during the Holocaust.
The commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust is an important day in Germany. It is a day to remember the millions of innocent people who were killed during the Holocaust, and to recommit to fighting against hatred and discrimination.
Steinmeier und Schwarzman gedenken der NS-Opfer im Bundestag
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