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Far-Right Leader's Auschwitz Remarks Ignite Antisemitism Outrage

11/26/2025

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Grzegorz Braun, leader of the far-right Confederation of the Polish Crown party, sparked outrage by remarks outside Auschwitz, saying, "Poland is for Poles, not Jews."
The remarks come as the Polish government plans to adopt a resolution against antisemitism.
Braun previously extinguished Hanukkah menorah candles in the Polish Parliament.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding antisemitism in Poland amid political discourse.

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Grzegorz Braun, leader of the far-right Confederation of the Polish Crown party, sparked outrage by remarks outside Auschwitz, saying, "Poland is for Poles, not Jews."
The remarks come as the Polish government plans to adopt a resolution against antisemitism.
Braun previously extinguished Hanukkah menorah candles in the Polish Parliament.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding antisemitism in Poland amid political discourse.