Kiri

President of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience

Wrocław-Prague, 10.03.2026

H.E. Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia

Subject: Pan-European Memorial for the Victims of Totalitarianism in Brussels

Your Excellency,

I am writing on behalf of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience (PEMC) regarding the

Pan-European Memorial for the Victims of Totalitarianism in Brussels, planned for the Esplanade

Solidarność, in the immediate vicinity of the European Parliament.

I am pleased to report that the project is making tangible progress and is approaching an

important operational milestone: a Project Reunion Meeting in Brussels, a formal technical working

meeting with the relevant city and regional agencies responsible for coordination and the permit

pathway. PEMC is currently preparing the required package of technical documentation, analyses, and

surveys. This step is essential for moving towards the submission of the building permit application and

for formally securing the site. We have established constructive cooperation with key stakeholders and

are now focused on completing the documentation needed to proceed.

At the same time, to advance beyond the permit stage towards construction documentation, we

require additional financial and diplomatic support. In this context, we respectfully request the

Government of Estonia's support. The Estonian voice must be clearly heard in this shared European

commitment: a project that honours victims, strengthens democratic resilience, and protects historical

truth at a time when history is increasingly manipulated as a tool of hostile influence.

While we have already received support from states, institutions, and private citizens, the scale

and responsibility of the project require further commitments to cover the immediate technical and

administrative costs. Estonia’s support would be both substantive and exemplary, encouraging others

and helping to translate shared declarations into measurable progress.

In February, we had the opportunity to discuss the project with H.E. Jana Vanaveski, Estonia's

Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and remain fully available to provide any documentation and

answer questions your Ministry may require.

Thank you for considering this request. We would be honoured to count Estonia among the

visible state supporters of this truly European memorial initiative.

Yours faithfully,

President Platform of European Memory and Conscience

Londýnská 159/43 ■ 120 00 Praha 2 ■ Czech Republic ■ tel.: +420-222 561 053 ■

Contact details: Wojciech Bednarski, [email protected], +48 889 761 737

President of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience

Wrocław-Prague, 10.03.2026

H.E. Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia

Subject: Pan-European Memorial for the Victims of Totalitarianism in Brussels

Your Excellency,

I am writing on behalf of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience (PEMC) regarding the

Pan-European Memorial for the Victims of Totalitarianism in Brussels, planned for the Esplanade

Solidarność, in the immediate vicinity of the European Parliament.

I am pleased to report that the project is making tangible progress and is approaching an

important operational milestone: a Project Reunion Meeting in Brussels, a formal technical working

meeting with the relevant city and regional agencies responsible for coordination and the permit

pathway. PEMC is currently preparing the required package of technical documentation, analyses, and

surveys. This step is essential for moving towards the submission of the building permit application and

for formally securing the site. We have established constructive cooperation with key stakeholders and

are now focused on completing the documentation needed to proceed.

At the same time, to advance beyond the permit stage towards construction documentation, we

require additional financial and diplomatic support. In this context, we respectfully request the

Government of Estonia's support. The Estonian voice must be clearly heard in this shared European

commitment: a project that honours victims, strengthens democratic resilience, and protects historical

truth at a time when history is increasingly manipulated as a tool of hostile influence.

While we have already received support from states, institutions, and private citizens, the scale

and responsibility of the project require further commitments to cover the immediate technical and

administrative costs. Estonia’s support would be both substantive and exemplary, encouraging others

and helping to translate shared declarations into measurable progress.

In February, we had the opportunity to discuss the project with H.E. Jana Vanaveski, Estonia's

Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and remain fully available to provide any documentation and

answer questions your Ministry may require.

Thank you for considering this request. We would be honoured to count Estonia among the

visible state supporters of this truly European memorial initiative.

Yours faithfully,

President Platform of European Memory and Conscience

Londýnská 159/43 ■ 120 00 Praha 2 ■ Czech Republic ■ tel.: +420-222 561 053 ■

Contact details: Wojciech Bednarski, [email protected], +48 889 761 737