We are not allowed to remain apathetic towards phenomena of hatred, intolerance, racism and anti-Semitism, because silence and tolerance undermine the very foundations of democracy and humanity, emphasized the President of the Parliament Annita Dimitriou in a report before the agenda, on the occasion of the World Day against Fascism and Anti-Semitism on November 9.
He stated that the Parliament unequivocally condemns all forms of fascism, racism and anti-Semitism and declares its "unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom and equality".
He recalled that this day was established to recall the crimes that Nazism and fascism inflicted on humanity, with the most heinous example being the Holocaust, which claimed the lives of six million Jews, and to warn that history may repeat itself if there is no constant vigilance.
"In this day and age, this day takes on a special yet timely significance as we witness the resurgence of extreme ideologies, the spread of hatred and intolerance, as well as the emergence of violent incidents of racism and anti-Semitism," he said.
Finally, he said that this day is a call of responsibility for everyone, "so that we can stand decisively against hatred and preserve for future generations, societies based on equality, justice and respect for human dignity".
