Baltic States, Czechia, and Poland Raise Funds for Brussels Totalitarianism Memorial
The Baltic states, Czechia, and Poland have collectively raised over EUR 250,000 to support the construction of a memorial in Brussels dedicated to the victims of 20th-century totalitarianism. According to Elina Bivina, an aide to European Parliament member Sandra Kalniete, the funding includes co-financing from these nations and contributions from crowdfunding efforts. The European Parliament presidency has been requested to vote on additional funding for the project, which is planned for the Esplanade Solidarnosc 1980 next to the EP House. During a recent plenary session in Strasbourg, the EP reaffirmed its support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of reflecting diverse historical experiences. MEP Kalniete highlighted that despite current economic challenges and the reality of war in Europe, the memorial serves as a crucial reminder of the continent's difficult history under fascism, Nazism, and communism. The EP History Group advocates for the project's gradual continuation through diversified funding sources. This collaborative effort underscores a commitment among Central and Eastern European nations to preserve historical memory and honor victims of totalitarian regimes within the heart of the European Union.
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Baltic States, Czechia, and Poland Raise Funds for Brussels Totalitarianism Memorial
The Baltic states, Czechia, and Poland have collectively raised over EUR 250,000 to support the construction of a memorial in Brussels dedicated to the victims of 20th-century totalitarianism. According to Elina Bivina, an aide to European Parliament member Sandra Kalniete, the funding includes co-financing from these nations and contributions from crowdfunding efforts. The European Parliament presidency has been requested to vote on additional funding for the project, which is planned for the Esplanade Solidarnosc 1980 next to the EP House. During a recent plenary session in Strasbourg, the EP reaffirmed its support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of reflecting diverse historical experiences. MEP Kalniete highlighted that despite current economic challenges and the reality of war in Europe, the memorial serves as a crucial reminder of the continent's difficult history under fascism, Nazism, and communism. The EP History Group advocates for the project's gradual continuation through diversified funding sources. This collaborative effort underscores a commitment among Central and Eastern European nations to preserve historical memory and honor victims of totalitarian regimes within the heart of the European Union.
The Baltic Times