European Parliament members find Genocide recognition necessary

PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 6, European Parliament held a conference on "Denial and Democracy in Europe". Event was organized upon the initiative of German Christian-Democratic party Elmar Brok. The conference, which was attended by nearly 100 delegates including MEPs, political advisors and media experts, explored genocide denial in the EU in light of the Framework Decision against Racism and Xenophobia, adopted by the European Council last year.



The keynote speakers included German MEP Mr Elmar Brok, French MEP Mr Jean-Marie Cavada, and Dr H.C. Ralph Giordano, a renowned German intellectual and Holocaust survivor. Mr Brok and Mr Cavada stressed the importance of the Framework Decision and Dr H.C. Giordano said that any hope for reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia should be contingent on Turkey's recognition of the Armenian Genocide.



Participants voiced their positions and views over the issue, stressing the need of Turkey's recognizing Genocide.