Steinmeier Visits Holocaust Museum Site in Greece

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited the site of a Holocaust museum under construction in Thessaloniki, Greece, during his three-day state visit. The museum is located near an old railway station from which over 46,000 Greek Jews were deported to Nazi camps, with more than 90% of the community perishing. Steinmeier expressed that the site serves as an enduring memory of the horrors faced by the Jewish people, and the museum aims to combat anti-Semitism and promote tolerance. Funded by the German government, Greek authorities, and private donors including Pfizer's Albert Bourla, the museum is expected to be completed by 2026. It will honor the memory of all Jewish communities in Greece and serve as a symbol against racism. The octagon-shaped design reflects a collaborative effort involving architects from Israel, Germany, and Greece.