Holocaust legacy continues to define European identity and history

The post-World War II era was largely defined by the global commitment to ensure "never again" following the extermination of six million Jewish people during the Holocaust. This historical trauma acted as a catalyst for the founding of the European unification project, aimed at securing lasting peace on the continent, as well as the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. National sovereignty provided the Jewish population with a permanent home where their existence was no longer subject to the tolerance of other societies. Together, these events reshaped mid-twentieth-century international relations, linking the political architecture of modern Europe directly to the historical memory of the Holocaust.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN)