World Marks 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation with Survivors at the Center

Global leaders and Holocaust survivors gather in Poland and beyond to honor victims and confront rising antisemitism.

• Approximately 50 Holocaust survivors attended the commemoration at Auschwitz-Birkenau, likely one of the last major anniversaries with living survivors present.
• The ceremony focused on survivor testimonies, with no political speeches, emphasizing the importance of preserving their stories for future generations.
• French President Emmanuel Macron and other global leaders, including King Charles III and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, participated in the event, alongside 54 international delegations.
• In Paris, French officials, including Education Minister Élisabeth Borne, highlighted the necessity of Holocaust education to combat antisemitism, which has seen a resurgence in recent years.
• Survivors expressed concern over the fading memory of the Holocaust, urging younger generations to carry forward the lessons of history to prevent future atrocities.

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