Reworking the Article: Remembering World War II Differently – AfD's Perspective on May 8th
The AfD advocates against recognizing the 8th of May as a public observance. - Day Off for AfD: Rejecting May 8 as a National Holiday
Let's chat about the AfD's perspective on May 8th, a day often celebrated as a holiday for World War II remembrance. Saxony's AfD party leader and fella, Jörg Urban, ain't feeling it though. He recently spoke up in Dresden, claiming that the 8th is also a day of unconditional surrender.
According to Urban, the aftermath was brutal. Roughly 7.5 million people wound up in Allied custody. Three million of them were forced to slave away in labor camps, and a third of those forced laborers perished. Worse yet, hundreds of thousands of women were violated.
Urban's crying out for an end to war glorification
So what's his deal? The 8th is a day of remembrance in states like Saxony, and a legal holiday in Berlin. Yet, Urban thinks all victims should be recognized, and he's calling for a stop to all war talk. "No more war! That's our takeaway from the horrid Second World War."
He goes on to point out that May 8th, 1945, was a day of liberation for the millions who suffered under the twisted rule of the Nazi regime. Brave dissidents, political prisoners, concentration camp inmates – they all got a breather, thanks to the Allies. But let's not forget, the Nazi regime was responsible for millions of deaths.
The AfD wants to honor all war victims
Urban's not done yet. He adds that around 12 to 14 million Germans were hit by forced migration and expulsion. He thinks we should remember all this suffering and mourn all victims without exception. According to him, Germany truly experienced its liberation on November 9th, 1989.
So, what's the AfD's alternative? Well, they'd rather us remember the full gamut of German experiences during World War II, not just the guilt and shame. But here's the thing: without specifics from Urban, it's tricky to pinpoint what alternative he's suggesting. For precise insights, peep his direct speeches or interviews regarding these topics.
Oh, and just so you know, the AfD party has a reputation for possessing contentious views on historical issues and German remembrance. They're often critical of what they perceive as overly negative portrayals of German history, striving for a more balanced view of the country's past.
- The AfD party leader in Saxony, Jörg Urban, advocates for an end to glorification of wars and calls for a change in the employment policy of focusing only on the guilt and shame of Germany during World War II.
- Urban argues that May 8th, 1945, was not just a day of unconditional surrender but also a day of liberation for millions who suffered under the Nazi regime, and he seeks to broaden the employment policy of remembrance to include all victims of war and conflict in EC countries.
- Urban and the AfD party believe that it's essential to remember and mourn all victims without exception, including the 12 to 14 million Germans who experienced forced migration and expulsion during the war's aftermath.
- In politics, the AfD often advocates for a more balanced portrayal of German history, criticizing what they perceive as overly negative representations and seeking for a holistic approach to the employment policy of historical remembrance in general-news.
