En 2005, à l’occasion du 60e anniversaire de la libération d’Auschwitz, les Nations unies ont fait du 27 janvier la Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l’Holocauste. Le mot «holocauste» vient du grec et signifie «sacrifice par le feu». Il est utilisé pour désigner la persécution et le massacre de 6 millions de Juifs en Europe par le régime nazi et ses collaborateurs. Entre 1933 et 1945, d’autres groupes ont également été ciblés par le régime nazi et ses alliés, notamment les Roms, les personnes handicapées, les Slaves, les personnes homosexuelles et les membres de certains groupes religieux ou politiques.

Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l’Holocauste

President Roberta Metsola opens&nbsp;the ceremony, which also marks&nbsp;the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on 27 January.

Corrie Hermann, daughter of cellist and Holocaust victim Pál Hermann, addresses&nbsp;MEPs in a plenary session marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.&nbsp;In her address Corrie Hermann shares&nbsp;the story of how her father, Hungarian composer and cellist Pál Hermann, considered as one of the finest cellists of his time, was murdered by the Nazis in 1944. “This story about one Holocaust victim is dedicated to every one of the six million victims whom we deplore today”, she says.

The ceremony ends&nbsp;with a musical performance of "Kaddish" by Maurice Ravel.

Holocaust Remembrance Day: a story dedicated to its six million victims

27 January was designated in 2005 by the United Nations as an International memorial day commemorating the victims of the genocide committed by the Nazi regime and it's collaborators.

On 27 January 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau the largest Nazi death camp was liberated by Soviet troops.

Holocaust remembrance day (2014-2020)

Holocaust Remembrance Day/Plenary session. Holocaust survivor Irene Shasharaddresses Parliament during a plenary session in Brussels to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January). EP President Roberta Metsola opens the solemn ceremony with an introductory speech (Thursday at 11:30).

International Holocaust remembrance day/Plenary session

Holocaust Remembrance Day - Group photo with the leaders of political groups

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Corrie Hermann, daughter of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann

80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

Holocaust Remembrance day: European Parliament buildings in Brussels display the banner #WeRemember

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust remembrance day - Leaders of political groups

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust remembrance day

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Irene SHASHAR, survivor of the Warsaw ghetto

The European Parliament commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons of the past. Established in 1995, this annual event coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945. This year, the Parliament highlights the story of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered in the Holocaust. His Gagliano cello, saved from the Nazis and rediscovered decades later, symbolizes resilience and the enduring power of art. This clip shows the story of his cello.

Clip: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 - "The Cello of Pàl Hermann"

Corrie Hermann, daughter of the Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, and dr Kate Kennedy, biographer, make a statement on the occasion of the commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day by the European Parliament.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: statement by Corrie Hermann, daughter of the Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann and by dr Kate Kennedy, biographer

The European Parliament commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons of the past. Established in 1995, this annual event coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945. This year, the Parliament highlights the story of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered in the Holocaust. His Gagliano cello, saved from the Nazis and rediscovered decades later, symbolizes resilience and the enduring power of art. The ceremony includes a speech by Hermann’s daughter, Corrie Hermann, and a performance of his music by cellist Sam Lucas. Through remembrance and education, the European Parliament reaffirms its commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, promoting tolerance, and ensuring such atrocities are never repeated. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Closing of the ceremony

The European Parliament commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons of the past. Established in 1995, this annual event coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945. This year, the Parliament highlights the story of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered in the Holocaust. His Gagliano cello, saved from the Nazis and rediscovered decades later, symbolizes resilience and the enduring power of art. The ceremony includes a speech by Hermann’s daughter, Corrie Hermann, and a performance of his music by cellist Sam Lucas. Through remembrance and education, the European Parliament reaffirms its commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, promoting tolerance, and ensuring such atrocities are never repeated.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: The "Kaddish" by Maurice Ravel, performed by Sam Lucas and Sadie Fields

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Minute of silence in memory of Holocaust victims

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Keynote speech by Corrie HERMANN, daughter of Pál HERMANN, cellist and composer, victim of the Holocaust

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Musical interlude "Duo for violin and cello - II. Andante" by Pál Hermann, performed by Sam Lucas, cello, and Sadie Fields, violin

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