The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, marked the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Holocaust at the Coral Temple in Bucharest, highlighting the importance of historical memory and democratic values. He emphasized the responsibility of current generations to convey historical truth and reflected on the tragedies of the 20th century, including the Legionary Pogrom of 1941. Dan mentioned the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp as a crucial moment in the awareness of Nazi crimes and underscored the necessity to defend freedom and human dignity.
The President warned that historical memory is fading, and extremism is gaining ground, emphasizing that the commemoration of the Holocaust is essential in the current context. He discussed the lessons of history and the responsibility of the present, reminding that Romania actively participates in raising awareness of the tragedy of the Holocaust through education and the condemnation of extremism. Nicușor Dan called on every generation to remain vigilant against authoritarian drift and to condemn antisemitism, stressing that preserving the memory of these tragedies is a form of justice. In conclusion, he paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, reaffirming the commitment to never forget human suffering.
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