Survey Reveals Declining Holocaust Awareness Among Young Adults in Eight Countries

A study by the Jewish Claims Conference finds significant gaps in Holocaust knowledge, with many young adults unaware of key facts or underestimating the scale of the genocide.

• Twelve percent of young adults (18-29) in Germany have never heard of the Holocaust, with even higher rates in countries like France (46%) and Romania (15%).
• Forty percent of young Germans underestimate the number of Jewish victims, believing fewer than six million were murdered; this figure is higher in other surveyed nations.
• The survey highlights that Holocaust denial is more prevalent among young adults, with 2% in Germany and 15% in Romania agreeing with denialist statements.
• A majority of respondents across all eight countries believe that a genocide similar to the Holocaust could happen again in today's world.
• Jewish leaders and educators emphasize the urgent need for enhanced Holocaust education to combat rising antisemitism and misinformation.

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