Jena, September 03, 2026 – The memory of the victims of the NSU is to be kept alive in Jena again this year. Traditionally, this takes place on the anniversary of the death of Enver Şimşek, who was murdered in 2000 as the first victim of the far-right extremist NSU.
- What: Commemorative event marking the 26th anniversary of the death of Enver Şimşek and honoring all NSU victims
- When: Friday, 11.09.2026, 3:00 PM
- Where: Memorial plaque at Enver-Şimşek-Platz, Jena-Winzerla
Interested citizens are cordially invited to attend the rally. This year’s commemorative speech will be delivered by Katharina König-Preuss, a member of the Thuringian State Parliament. In addition to Enver Şimşek, the gathering will also commemorate the nine other people who were murdered by the terrorist group in the following years.
Background on Enver-Şimşek-Platz
The square in the Winzerla district was officially named Enver-Şimşek-Platz in 2013. The purpose is to permanently commemorate the fate of the florist and all other victims of the series of murders, as well as to set a visible sign against forgetting and against right-wing extremism in Jena.
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Commemoration of the victims of the NSU at Enver-Şimşek-Platz
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