Witold Pilecki’s story is one that is full of courage and sacrifice. A meeting room at the European Parliament was just inaugurated in his honor. 75 years after Stalin’s execution. The President of the Parliament Roberta Metsola, as well as MEPs from various groups were present. But especially the ECR (Anna Fotyga), since that is where their group meetings are held.

Witold Piecki Meeting Room inaugurated at European Parliament

On May 31, a room was named at the European Parliament. The ECR Group meeting rooms, SPAAK1A002, was named in honour of Witold PILECKI, a Polish World War II intelligence agent, resistance fighter, and World War II veteran who fiercely opposed both Nazism, and Communism. His opposition to totalitarian governments represents the core values that underpin European integration. Roberta Metsola attended the ceremony along with ECR Co-Chairmen Ryszard LEGUTKO and Mr Marek OSTROWSKI.

Metsola said at the ceremony:

Ryszard Antoni LEGUTKO (ECR, PL) Head of ECR Group said that:

Witold Pilecki, a Polish resistance fighter, volunteered to be imprisoned at Auschwitz in World War II. His mission was primarily to gather intelligence from the camp and organize a resistance group. Pilecki’s bravery, sacrifice and resistance helped expose the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. Learn more about the heroic figure and his legacy.

As part of the celebration, Marek OSTROWSKIThe nephew of Witold Pilecki has stressed that:

Early Life and Military Service

Witold Pilecki, born in Olonets (now part of Russia), was born in Olonets on May 13, 1901. He was raised in a patriotic Polish family and received his education in Poland. In 1918, he enlisted in the Polish military to fight in the Polish-Soviet War. During the interwar years, he continued his military service and rose to the rank captain. Pilecki, who had joined the underground resistance when Germany invaded Poland 1939, began his mission to enter Auschwitz.

Infiltrating Auschwitz

Witold Pilecki’s most famous mission was to infiltrate Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration camp. In 1940, Pilecki volunteered to be sent to Auschwitz, where he spent two and a quarter years gathering intelligence and organizing resistance. Pilecki’s accounts of the atrocities at Auschwitz His actions helped expose the horrors that the Holocaust caused to the world. Pilecki, despite the dangers, continued his resistance work up until 1948 when he was found and executed by Nazis.

Gathering Intelligence & Organizing Resistance

Witold Pilecki was a man of great courage and dedication. His mission to infiltrate Auschwitz, gather intelligence and document the atrocities there was a risky and selfless act. Pilecki did not stop there. He also organized a Resistance Movement within the Camp, giving hope and support to his fellow prisoners. His actions helped expose the horrors and atrocities of the Holocaust around the world, and inspired others to resist. Pilecki is remembered as a symbol of resistance and a hero.

Escape and Continued Resistance

Pilecki escaped Auschwitz in April 1943, after nearly three years. He continued his resistance, joining the Home Army in 1944 and fighting in Warsaw Uprising. Pilecki’s legacy survived despite being captured by Germans and sentenced for death. His Auschwitz reports were used in the Nuremberg Trials as evidence, and his story continues inspire people around the globe to fight against oppression.

Legacy and Recognition

Witold Pilecki has been recognized for his role as a WWII hero in many ways. In 2006, he received the Order of the White Eagle – Poland’s highest civilian honor – posthumously. In 2013, a In Warsaw, a monument was built in his honor. His story has been told in films, documentaries and books, so that his bravery will never be forgotten. His actions continue inspiring people to fight against injustice, and to fight for freedom and rights. In 2023, the European Parliament will name a room in his honor on May 31st.