Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Nazi Crimes at Mauthausen Memorial

On May 5, 2025, the Mauthausen Memorial and the Federal Ministry of the Interior will host a significant event to unveil a memorial plaque dedicated to the Außenlager (external camps) located within the site of the former concentration camp. The ceremony is set to honor the victims of Nazi atrocities.

The unveiling will take place at 5 PM in front of the visitor center of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial, located at Erinnerungsstraße 1, 4310 Mauthausen. This event will also include a commemorative act acknowledging the suffering endured by those who were imprisoned and perished during this dark chapter of history.

Among the notable attendees expected at the ceremony are Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, Deputy Governor of Upper Austria Christine Haberlander, State Secretary for Culture and Media Andrea Leichtfried, and the Director of the Mauthausen Memorial, Barbara Glück. Their presence underscores the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of the Holocaust and the broader implications of such historical events in today's society.

Media representatives are encouraged to attend, and those interested in covering the event should bring their audio equipment. Accreditation is required for participation in this media event, and interested parties can register through the provided link.

For further inquiries, media personnel can contact Markus Haindl, Press Spokesperson for the Federal Minister of the Interior, via telephone or email as listed below:

Telephone: +43 (0) 1-531 26 - 90 1021
Email: markus.haindl@bmi.gv.at

This event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of remembrance and education regarding the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime, ensuring that such history is neither forgotten nor repeated.