Should Holocaust Denial be Banned?

by Sabine Seifert

In the battle against right-wing extremism German Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries wants an EU-wide ban on denial of the Holocaust. But does such a ban make sense? And wouldn't it encroach on freedom of expression? » more

Article | 18/04/2007

An integrated history of the Holocaust

by Saul Friedländer

The history of the Holocaust is not only confined to German decisions and actions. It is therefore necessary to recount an integrated history which also takes account of the Jewish perspective. » more

Article | 18/04/2007

The memory of the Holocaust in Israel and Germany

by Dan Bar-On

In the historic discourse in Germany and in Israel the Holocaust oscillates between normalisation and instrumentalisation. Where are the differences and where the commonalities, asks Dan Bar-On. » more

From the press | 18/04/2007

Liberté pour l'histoire ?

The German Justice Minister's proposal for an EU-wide ban on Holocaust denial has met with a sceptical response from journalists and historians. Should the battle against Holocaust denial be a legal one or should we take a scientific and journalistic approach? » more

Links | 18/04/2007

Further Information

Here you will find helpful links on the subject: opinions in the debate about banning Holocaust denial and the addresses of informative websites that deal with the subject. » more

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PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 28/08/2008

Old Europe

According to a recent study by the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat), Europe's population is growing too old. The study estimates that in 50 years' time a third of the EU's population will be over 65 years of age, and in some states the number of inhabitants could even go down. This will also have a negative impact on Europe's social systems. What are the ramifications of this prognosis for Europe?

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