Remembrances on May 8th Echo Macron's Remark: "Relentless Pursuit of Peace Shall Continue"
Celebrating the Triumph Over Tyranny: A Look Back at 80 Years since the End of World War II
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In the heart of Europe, May 8, 1945, was a historic day as the church bells tolled, heralding Germany's surrender to the Allied forces. Eight decades later, on May 8, 2025, we remembering this significant event with commemorations taking place all over France and Europe. France 2 is airing a special episode from 4 pm, highlighting the Paris ceremony, spearheaded by Emmanuel Macron. "We'll never cease to defend peace. We'll never stop," Macron proclaimed in his Arc de Triomphe address, underscoring the critical role peace plays in today's tumultuous world. Tune in to our live broadcast.
French Fascination with History. According to a recent survey, a staggering 76% of the French public confessed their interest in this era, considers World War II as the most impactful event since 1900, outranking World War I, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and women's rights advancements.
Berlin's Stinging Rebuke of Kremlin. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier rebuked Russia during his parliamentary speech on May 8. He accused Russia of using the guise of antifascism to defend its invasion of Ukraine, claiming that the war waged by the Kremlin bears no resemblance to the fight against Nazism, but rather an "imperial folly" cloaked in atrocities.
[1] (Source: The Guardian)
[2] (Source: Le Figaro)
[3] (Source: BBC News)
- On May 8, 2025, French commemorations of the 80th anniversary of World War II's end will be captured by Emmanuel Macron's speech in Paris, as the city's bells toll, echoing those of 1945.
- Reflecting the French fascination with their nation's history, a survey shows that 76% of the population considers World War II to be the most impactful event since 1900.
- Macron's emotive address, advocating for peace amid today's volatile international politics, will be aired live by France 2, as part of their special programming on the 8th of May.
- Russian involvement in the Ukraine conflict was sharply criticized by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who, in a parliamentary speech on May 8, accused Russia of misusing the antifascist banner to justify its aggression, deeming it an "imperial folly" instead of a fight against tyranny.
