Overview
- Speaking at the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial, Christoph Heubner said survivors welcomed Britain’s refusal to admit Kanye West and thanked Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his stance.
- Survivors urged promoters to withdraw invitations and called on governments to block his entry for upcoming European dates.
- The planned schedule includes concerts in Chorzów in Poland and in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region in June and July, according to Heubner.
- Heubner cited West’s past racist and antisemitic remarks, including a track titled “Heil Hitler,” saying they harm survivors and can fuel antisemitic attitudes.
- West ran a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal in early 2026, yet survivor groups continue to push for bans on his appearances.