Austrian Parliament Passed Memorial Day Resolution Regarding Romani People and Sinti

PeopleOther ♦ Published: January 31, 2023; 23:13 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian Parliament passed the resolution regarding a memorial day for the Romani people and Sinti. As in the original motion for a resolution by the coalition parties, it is proposed that the Roma and Romnja, Sinti, and Sintizze who were persecuted and murdered under the Nazi regime be commemorated on August 2nd.

August 2 Will Also Be A Memorial Day to Commemorate the Romani and Sinti Victims of the Holocaust in Austria. The Motion of Resolution Including this Issue Was Passed in Austria. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons /AdiJapan, Public domain

A motion for a resolution to the government was unanimously passed in the National Council this evening to recognize the genocide of Roma and Sinti during National Socialism as a historical fact and establish August 2 as a national day of remembrance for all victims of this genocide. "A dignified culture of remembrance of the crimes in the Holocaust is important so that something like…