INTERVIU Ce răspunde în cazul „bustului lui Octavian Goga” directorul Institutului „Elie Wiesel”, întrebat de ce la Viena au făcut altfel

Alexandru Florian, director of the Elie Wiesel Institute, discusses the removal of Octavian Goga's bust in Iași, emphasizing the need for adherence to laws prohibiting public homage to antisemitic figures. He explains that while Goga's cultural contributions remain relevant, his political actions disqualify him from public memorialization. Florian contrasts Romania's legislative approach with Vienna's method of contextualizing controversial figures, advocating for clear legal frameworks. He warns that removing monuments could radicalize those the laws aim to educate, highlighting the ongoing struggle with antisemitism in society.