80 years after the war: memory of the liberation in the heart of Berlin

This Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. a joint commemoration of the Berlin Senate and the House of Representatives will take place in the Red town hall to honor the end of World War II 80 years ago. This event should not only take into account the historical occasion, but also remind of the liberation of National Socialism, which is a turning point for many people in history.

At this ceremony, high -ranking speakers such as the Governing Mayor Kai Wegner from the CDU and Parliament President Cornelia Seibeld will speak to the invited guests. They will emphasize the importance of this event and the associated teachings for current and future generations. It is a central moment to promote memory and memory of the horrors of the war and the important steps towards peace and democracy.

The presence of the Holocaust-surviving Margot Friedländer should be emphasized. The 103-year-old Berliner, who is considered an honorary citizen of the city, will keep a reading that offers guests the opportunity to hear first-hand certificates. Their history will serve as an urgent reminder, not to forget the horrors of National Socialism and to strengthen the values of human dignity and tolerance.

The memorial event not only offers an opportunity to remember, but also promotes dialogue about the responsibility of today's society. The teachings from history must be actively passed on to the coming generations to ensure that similar crimes against humanity do not repeat themselves. Therefore, such annual memorial events are of great importance for collective memory and social sensitization.

The commitment is kept awake by initiatives like this, and it is ensured that the loss and suffering that the war caused remain in the awareness of today's and future society. With this memorial lesson, the Senate and the House of Representatives take on an important role in maintaining the culture of remembrance and dealing with the past.