Grzegorz Braun's statement about death chambers in Auschwitz caused a storm in Polish politics. Jarosław Kaczyński He reacted harshly, stressing that such words were a lack of respect for the victims and a threat to historical truth.
Controversial Words by Grzegorz Braun
Thursday Grzegorz BraunIn a radio interview, the Euro MP of the Confederation stated that "gas chambers in Auschwitz are fake". This statement immediately sparked a wave of outrage among politicians, historians, and public opinion. The interview was interrupted by the lead, and the case was handled D.A..
Grzegorz Braun claims that the gas chambers in Auschwitz-Birkenau are fake news, and @MuseumAuschwitz offers a pseudo-scientific message. The conversation on WNET radio after these words was interrupted. pic.twitter.com/5q2fQ9L0XA
The Auschwitz Museum, the Israeli embassy and the Institute of National Memory strongly condemned Braun's statement.
Public Prosecutor’s Office transferred material to the IPN to launch an investigation into the denial of Nazi crimes.
On social media and among politicians there were voices that such words are not only harmful, but also incompatible with Polish law.
Jarosław Kaczyński: "This is to the detriment of Poland"
Jarosław Kaczyński, President of Law and Justice, definitely referred to Braun's words. In his entry on the X platform, he wrote:
Questioning the Holocaust and what happened in Auschwitz is unacceptable, among others, because it is a lack of elementary respect for victims who lost their lives there and fits into the policy of falsifying history. Grzegorz Braun's statements in this case only confirm that he acts from foreign inspiration to the detriment of our country – a very serious harm. – Jarosław Kaczyński
Questioning the Holocaust and what happened in Auschwitz is unacceptable https://t.co/jrzkNjuVZ3. because it is a lack of elementary respect for victims who have lost their lives there and fits into the policy of falsifying history. Statements by Grzegorz Braun in...
Kaczyński emphasized that negating crimes committed in Auschwitz is not only attack in memory of the victims, but also entering into narratives that can be used against Poland internationally.
The importance of historical truth and respect for victims
Negotiating Holocaust and crimes in Auschwitz is not only socially condemned in Poland, but also criminal. Experts point out that:
The gas chambers in Auschwitz are one of the best documented elements of the history of World War II.
Denying these facts is not only a crime, but also an act of contempt for the victims and their families.
Pronunciations denying the Holocaust and crimes in Auschwitz should not take place in the Polish public debate. It is important to protect historical truth and respect for victims. This is not just a question of politics, but of fundamental values that build community and national memory.
Anti-Semitism in every form is, according to the teaching of the Church, sin and moral evil," wrote the cardinals in a statement. Grzegorz Ryś, Metropolitan of Łódź, Chairman of the Polish Episcopal Conference for Dialogue with Judaism.
Anti-Semitism in every form is, according to the teaching of the Church, sin and moral evil," wrote the cardinals in a statement. Grzegorz Ryś, Metropolitan of Łódź, Chairman of the Polish Episcopal Conference for Dialogue with Judaism.https://t.co/Ry2sVD4aRzpic.twitter.com/vGnK6VqFHB
