One in five Poles say they have an unfavourable opinion of Jews, which was the highest figure in any country surveyed.
One in five Poles say they have an unfavourable opinion of Jews, which was the highest figure in any country surveyed.
The German Nazi occupiers murdered 45 Jewish children who had survived the liquidation of Kielce’s ghetto.
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Jewish groups argue that the legislation would particularly impact Holocaust survivors.
More than 40 were killed following rumours Jews had kidnapped a Christian child.
The figures – often shown holding money as a good luck symbol – have long raised controversy.
The wooden monument is the work of an NGO and local officials.
Filip Mazurczak
Paweł Włodkowic called for tolerance towards pagans, Jews and Muslims.
The family’s existence was discovered by chance in an old photo album.
Nine other countries were also identified as failing to tackle the problem.
A number of events were held to mark the largest Jewish act of resistance during the Holocaust.
National and local politicians, as well as foreign diplomats, paid tribute.
“Generation War” has been accused of downplaying German responsibility.
Jews made up half the population before being wiped out in the Holocaust.
The case has drawn international concern over academic freedom in Poland.