Politicians were asked not to speak at this year's event, as it could be the last time survivors gather on 27 January, the date when the Soviets liberated the Nazi death camp in 1945. View on euronews

Moe than 50 survivors gathered Monday at the site of the former camp. Many participants believe it will be the last major observance with any notable number of survivors.

The liberation of Auschwitz is being commemorated in the shadow of rising antisemitism in Australia and globally.