Grzegorz Braun's statement about death chambers in Auschwitz caused a storm in Polish politics. Jarosław Kaczyński responded sharply, stressing that such words are a lack of respect for the victims and a threat to historical truth.
Controversial Words by Grzegorz Braun
On Thursday, Grzegorz Braun, Euro MP of the Confederate, stated in a radio interview that "gas chambers in Auschwitz are fake". This statement immediately sparked a wave of outrage among politicians, historians, and the public. The interview was interrupted by the lead, and the prosecution took care of the case.
Grzegorz Braun claims that gas chambers in Auschwitz-Birkenau are fake news, and@MuseumAuschwitzoffers 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.
The D.A. transferred the material to the IPN to investigate 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, made a strong reference 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 unacceptablehttps://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 an attack on memory of victims, but also on 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
