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Danish communists return home from Moscow in May 1945 after Russian forces liberated them from the Stutthof concentration camp. From left: Martin Nielsen, Svend Lund, Willy Fuglsang, Ove Petersen, and Ludvig Hansen. Photo: William Douglas/Ritzau Scanpix/

Christiansborg gets memorial plaque for WWII deportees

The Presidium of the Danish Parliament has decided to erect a memorial plaque at Christiansborg for people deported to Nazi prisons and camps during World War II.

According to Kristeligt Dagblad, the inscription will reference communists, resistance fighters, Jews, police officers, border...

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