Andrzej Ryszka - mayor of Brzezinka stands stands on the balcony of his house in Brzezinka (Birkenau in German), Oswiecim's neighbouring village, from where he can see the former Nazi camp Auschwitz 2 buildings, January 13, 2025. Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago on January 27 and a ceremony with dozens of survivors -- among the few remaining -- is due to be held there. (Photo by Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP)