romania

The reign of terror reached its height when Jewish industrial and industrial enterprises have been handed over to the members of the “Legion” below pressure from the Iron Guard. The owners of the enterprises were arrested and tortured by the “legionary police” until they agreed to sign certificates of transfer. Bands of “legionnaires” entered Jewish properties and “confiscated” any sums of revenue they located. This resulted in a mortal blow to the Romanian economy and chaos that frightened even the German diplomats. A September motion was carried in October, nevertheless, prompting its fall. Organization for Safety and Co-operation in Europe...