Central Council of Jews lauded by Friedrich Merz as a pillar of democracy
Chancellor Merz Highlights the Indispensable Role of the Central Council of Jews in Germany
In a significant speech marking the 75th anniversary of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasised the importance of Jewish life and culture in the history and future of the country.
Speaking in Berlin, Merz recognised the Central Council as a lifeline of democratic culture in Germany, a crucial factor in the preservation and promotion of Jewish life and culture in post-war Germany, and an indispensable partner of the federal government.
The Chancellor acknowledged the vital role the Central Council played in rebuilding democratic culture in post-war Germany, as Jewish people were left alone with the rubble of the crime against humanity that occurred on German soil. He emphasised that the Federal Republic would have been forever uprooted without Jewish life and culture in Germany.
Merz also highlighted Germany's commitment to the existence and security of the State of Israel, stating that it is an unnegotiable part of the country's normative foundations. He defended his criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that necessary and appropriate criticism of Israel's policies should not become a pretext for anti-Semitism.
The Chancellor's speech focused on the importance of Israel's existence and security within Germany's normative foundations, underscoring the Central Council's role in this regard. He reiterated that the Central Council has been, and continues to be, a crucial factor in the preservation and promotion of Jewish life and culture in post-war Germany.
In 2021, Merz highlighted the significance of the Central Council of Jews in Germany within the German government, calling it an indispensable partner and a vital part of Germany's democratic culture. His speech serves as a testament to the enduring importance of the Central Council in the German political landscape and the preservation of Jewish life and culture in the country.
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