European Sites of Holocaust Memory (ESHEM)

European Commission
10. Februar 2026

The project contributes to countering denial, distortion, and inversion of the Holocaust. 

As the last witnesses of the Holocaust pass away, the responsibility for preserving its memory is undergoing a profound transformation. Given the dispersed nature of the Shoah and the vast legacy of violence inscribed across the landscapes of Europe and beyond, there is an urgent need for a coordinated and future-oriented approach. 

The ESHEM Network seeks to provide precisely this: a European response that mobilises the power of Holocaust sites to bear witness and unlocks their potential to strengthen historical understanding, foster civic responsibility, and sustain meaningful remembrance. 

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