Statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath on the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes

European Commission - Press Corner EU Published: 2025-08-21 22:00:00

The European Commission announced the upcoming Europe-wide Day of Remembrance for victims of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. The Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignity emphasized the importance of remembering and learning from the past to protect democracy in the future.

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 22 Aug 2025 To commemorate the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes tomorrow, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sove...

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