Press conference on the presentation of the shortlist for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize

Vienna (PK) - Next Wednesday, 4 May 2022, the President of the National Council, Wolfgang Sobotka, will host the presentation of the shortlist for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize in Parliament. The prize is being awarded for the first time and is dedicated to the memory of the architect, publicist and writer Simon Wiesenthal. It is intended to shine a spotlight on grassroots initiatives to combat antisemitism and educate the public about the Holocaust.

Sobotka will describe how the award came into being before the Secretary General of the National Fund, Hannah Lessing, presents some facts and figures about the entries received. Finally, the President of the Jewish Community, Oskar Deutsch, will present the initiatives that that have been selected for the shortlist.

The Simon Wiesenthal Prize is awarded by the National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism. The award ceremony will take place on 11 May 2022 in the Parliament at the Hofburg.

Press conference on the presentation of the shortlist for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize

Time: Wednesday, 4 May 2022, 11.30 am

Place: Parliament in the Hofburg, Roof Foyer

Media representatives are cordially invited and can register at . Please check the Parliament's website shortly before the event for the latest admission requirements. (end) red

Source: Parliamentary Correspondence No. 431 of 02.05.2022

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