Israeli, German, EU Council presidents issue statement commemorating Holocaust Israeli, German, EU Council presidents issue statement commemorating Holocaust In a tribute initiative, Germany shared with Israel a photographic exhibition from the Willy-Brandt-Haus of portraits of Holocaust survivors around the world. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier meets with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on Jan. 22, 2020. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90. Spread the word. (January 27, 2021 / JNS) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and European Council President Charles Michel issued a joint statement on Tuesday affirming their commitment to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and fighting anti-Semitism.