Mourning for Margot Friedländer: Symbol of reconciliation and humanity

Mourning for Margot Friedländer: Symbol of reconciliation and humanity

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier recognized the life's work of Margot Friedländer on May 9, 2025, which died at the age of 103. Friedländer was a remarkable Holocaust survivor who tirelessly campaigned for the fight against anti-Semitism and for reconciliation. Steinmeier expressed his deep grief of her death and emphasized that her legacy is a reminder for society, especially in times when anti -Semitism and threats to democracy increase. The Tagesspiegel was reported that Friedländer was particularly aware of their work with young people, for their experience during National Socialism to bring.

Friedländer was born in Berlin in 1921 and survived the Holocaust as the only one in her family. After 64 years in the United States, she returned to Germany and was deeply disappointed with the return of anti -Semitism in society. Due to the geopolitical developments, especially after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, she reported that many Jews in Germany feel fears again.

a great role model for society

The ruling mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, described Friedländer as a "great role model" and emphasized their commitment in schools and universities. Wegner underlined the importance of Friedländer's memory work and its appeals to humanity. In an interview, Friedländer expressed concern about the current anti-Semitic tendencies in Germany and compared the situation with the return of National Socialism.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Friedländer "one of the strongest voices of our time" and paid tribute to their tireless struggle against anti -Semitism. Franziska Giffey, Franziska Giffey, also emphasized Friedländer's important contribution to the culture of remembrance, while Lars Klingbeil, the chairman of the SPD, praised her voice of humanity, has given hope for many.

The legacy of the Enlightenment

Friedländer was deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp in 1944. She saw her mission to clarify the Holocaust and encourage the young generation to respect humanity and to work against anti -Semitism. Her hope was that such atrocities will never happen again. November 9, which she describes as a turning point in her life, was characterized by the presence of uniformed men on the streets.

The memory of the victims of the Holocaust is celebrated on January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz through the Red Army in 1945. Friedländer's commitment is seen as the basis for a sustainable culture of remembrance that must also be preserved in the coming generations.