Simone Veil


French Jewish politician Simon Veil's life explored in new exhibit

From Auschwitz to the European Parliament.

 CITÉ DE L’ÉCONOMIE exhibition: Simone Veil visits Auschwitz with her grandchildren in January 2005. The photo was unwittingly double-exposed, creating an unexpectedly poignant image.

New EU Commission head honors Veil - Auschwitz survivor and European leader

“It is the courage and daring of pioneers such as Simone Veil that are at the heart of my vision for Europe,” Ursula von der Leyen said.

Elected European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts after a vote on her election at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, July 16, 2019.

Holocaust survivor Simone Veil to be honored with Pantheon burial in July

"I request that you accept the incredible gratitude of the French people for one of its most loved children whose example will never leave us."

Simone Veil, who died on June 30, 2017 at the age of 89, will be buried at the Pantheon in Paris on July 1, 2018