President Nicușor Dan, speaking at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony in Bucharest, urged that commemoration of Holocaust victims remains vital amid rising extremism. Dan highlighted the erosion of collective memory, the spread of anti‑Semitic sentiments, and the need for newer generations to confront past atrocities to prevent future atrocities. He called for education, vigilance, and condemnation of Holocaust denial, stressing that remembrance safeguards liberty, dignity and fundamental rights. The message was delivered by State Counselor Raluca‑Roxana Butnaru and underscored Romania’s commitment to a united Europe grounded in democracy and remembrance.
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