Overview

• At Bergen-Belsen's 80th-anniversary commemoration, Ministerpräsident Stephan Weil urged a 'Never again is now' approach, emphasizing the duty to protect human dignity and rights.
• Jewish leader Josef Schuster warned against Holocaust relativization and increasing indifference among younger generations during the Bergen-Belsen ceremony.
• Gabriele Hammermann, director of Dachau's memorial, cautioned that 'Never again' risks becoming a hollow ritual without active engagement, as survivor attendance dwindles significantly.
• Dachau's memorial is set for a €38.8 million renovation starting in 2026, including reconstruction of barracks, a new educational center, and expanded archives.
• The Flossenbürg commemoration reflected on the atrocities of forced labor and the ongoing threats of extremism, with leaders calling for vigilance in preserving democratic values.