Angela Merkel in Auschwitz-Birkenau. The German Chancellor visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp for the first time. The visit took place in the company of Mateusz Morawiecki. Angela Merkel, among other things, laid a wreath at the execution wall. During her moving speech, she emphasized that it is undoubtedly a symbol of the greatest crime against humanity. She also added that today's and future generations must remember this and that we must not remain silent about this terrible crime. The visit of the German chancellor in this place is an important moment - especially for us Poles. It also has a significant, symbolic meaning. More information about Angela Merkel's stay in Poland - below!
Angela Merkel at Auschwitz-Birkenau - a moving speech by the German Chancellor
It cannot be denied that the visit to the concentration camp touched the chancellor of Germany. Her words were very meaningful and touching. We publish the most important fragments:
These were crimes and crimes that went beyond what could be imagined, especially considering the terrible things that had been done to women, children and men in this place. Considering this painting, one should remain silent. (...). "
The terror of the Second World War and the "German death camps"
Angela Merkel in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Angela Merkel also clearly referred to the controversial statement "Polish death camps", which appeared in the media some time ago.
“Oświęcim is in Poland, but in 1939 Auschwitz was annexed as part of the German Reich; Auschwitz is a German death camp managed by the Germans, it is important to emphasize this, it is important to clearly indicate the perpetrators. In this place, which "is a symbol of the greatest crime in mankind", silence could not be the only answer, she stated. - This place obliges us to keep the memory of what happened here. We must remember about the crimes that took place here, define them clearly. We owe it to the victims and to ourselves. "
These are very important words spoken in the mouth of the person who currently - today represents the German government.
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