German Auction House Cancels Sale of Holocaust Documents Following Survivors' Outrage

Nov 18, 2025 12:51 pm CST

A German auction house has canceled the sale of Nazi-era documents and Holocaust-related items after facing strong criticism from Auschwitz survivors. The auction, titled "The System of Terror 1933-1945," would have included personal letters from camp prisoners, Gestapo files, and other sensitive materials. Jewish organizations have consistently opposed such sales, arguing they potentially profit from victims' suffering and attract Nazi sympathizers.