Пронацистички поздрави на хрватском концерту изазвали су негодовање и обновили позиве на историјску одговорност

Worrying resurgence of fascist symbolism at major public event raises alarm across Europe

A recent concert by Croatian right-wing singer Marko Perković, also known by his stage name "Thompson," has ignited international outrage following widespread reports of pro-Nazi salutes by both the artist and the attending crowd. The event, held in front of a record-breaking audience, has raised serious concerns over the normalization of fascist symbolism in popular culture across parts of the Balkans. According to a report by Euronews, published on July 7, 2025, the concert featured not only nationalist rhetoric but also visual and verbal gestures associated with the Ustaše regime—a fascist organization responsible for horrific atrocities during World War II, including the genocide committed at the Jasenovac concentration camp. The image accompanying the article shows concertgoers waving the Croatian flag amidst fiery red lights and a large crowd, some of whom allegedly participated in Nazi-style salutes. The event has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations, historians, and survivors' descendants who view these acts as a blatant glorification of fascism and an insult to the memory of victims of the Holocaust and the Jasenovac genocide. Marko Perković has long been a divisive figure. Though he enjoys immense popularity among certain nationalist circles in Croatia, he has repeatedly been condemned for including Ustaše-inspired themes and slogans in his music and public appearances. His concerts have previously been banned or restricted in various European countries. At jasenovac.org, we stand firmly against the rehabilitation or celebration of fascist ideologies in any form. The events at this concert serve as a disturbing reminder of the ongoing struggle to preserve historical truth and ensure that the crimes committed during World War II, particularly at places like Jasenovac, are neither forgotten nor diminished. We call on European and international institutions to investigate such public displays of hate and to uphold the values of remembrance, education, and justice for all victims of fascist regimes. Never Forget. Never Again.