Brussels (Burssle Morning Newspaper) – The European Parliament will commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day On 29 January at noon. It will followed with a special speech by Corrie Hermann at a plenary session in Brussels.
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January), President Metsola will open a solemn meeting on Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 12.00. It will be observed by a musical show of Pál Hermann’s concerto.
As reported by the press of the EU Parliament, Corrie Hermann will then speak to MEPs and talk regarding the story of her father, Hungarian-born cellist and songwriter Pál Hermann whom the Nazis killed in 1944. The music performance will be performed on his original Gagliano cello. After MEPs have followed a minute’s silence, the tradition will conclude with a musical concert of “Kaddish” by Maurice Ravel.
How does the European Parliament honor holocaust remembrance day?
The European Parliament has held several meetings to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, asking members of parliament to reflect on the terrible crimes committed during the Holocaust. Members of the European Parliament gathered in a somber sitting on January 25, 2024. Irene Shashar, a survivor of the Holocaust, was invited to speak to MEPs.
In her speech, she underlined the importance of recalling the past and fighting against antisemitism and racism. She made it clear in her opening words that the parliament should not become indifferent to hate and discrimination. The session closed with a minute of silence and a musical performance dedicated to the victims.
Furthermore, on 27th January 2023, during this session, Margot Friedländer another survivor of the Holocaust narrated her experience about the Holocaust. The session was characterized by the speech from President Metsola in which she mentioned the remembering of crimes against humanity and taking steps against hatred in contemporary society. The session featured musical interludes and ended with a minute of silence.
