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More than EUR 250,000 has been raised to establish a memorial in Brussels dedicated to the victims of 20th-century totalitarianism. Funding for the project has been provided through co-funding from Poland, Czechia, and all three Baltic states, as well as contributions from various non-governmental organizations and several European Union member states.
Funding and Parliamentary Support
The project has also utilized crowdfunding to secure financial support. The presidency of the European Parliament (EP) has been requested to hold a parliamentary vote to decide on further funding for the site.
During a recent plenary session in Strasbourg, the EP reaffirmed its support for the memorial. This support is intended to reflect a diversity of historical experiences across the continent.
Navigating Economic Challenges
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Sandra Kalniete of New Unity noted that the project is progressing while Europe faces the reality of war. This environment has created a difficult economic situation and is forcing a review of spending.
In response to these pressures, the EP History Group believes the project should proceed gradually. The group suggests that the memorial can continue by seeking and securing funding from a variety of different sources.
The Significance of Remembrance
The proposed memorial would be dedicated to those who suffered under the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century, specifically communism, Nazism, and fascism.
According to MEP Kalniete, a Europe-wide memorial of this nature would serve as a message that the continent remembers the difficult history of the previous century.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money has been raised for the memorial so far?
More than EUR 250,000 has been raised through crowdfunding, contributions from NGOs, several EU member states, and co-funding from Poland, Czechia, and all three Baltic states.
Where will the memorial be located?
The memorial is planned to be built next to the EP House on Esplanade Solidarnosc 1980 in Brussels.
Which specific regimes is the memorial intended to commemorate?
The memorial is dedicated to the victims of 20th-century totalitarian regimes, including fascism, Nazism, and communism.
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