European Commission Issues Statement Ahead of Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
President Ursula von der Leyen and commissioners mark European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day with an official statement.
By Europa Express1 Aug 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 1 Aug 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Ahead of European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day on 2 August, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib have issued a joint statement, according to the European Commission.
The statement was published on 31 July 2026 ahead of the annual day of remembrance, which observes the persecution and murder of Roma people during the Holocaust.