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Auschwitz Museum honors German politician for Holocaust remembrance

Eric Kliszcz

30.04.2026, 09:10

Professor Jürgen Rüttgers received the award in Düsseldorf on Wednesday. Photo: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum via Facebook — Professor Jürgen Rüttgers (L) received the award in Düsseldorf on Wednesday. Photo: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum via Facebook

Professor Jürgen Rüttgers previously served as Germany’s education minister.