Rockin' Remembrance: Berlin Celebrates 80 Years since the End of War - Defend Democracy and Peace
Remembering the Conclusion of Conflict in Berlin - 'Protect Democracy's Strength' - War's End Echoes in Berlin - "Preserving Democracy"
Let's get this straight - Berlin, the former capital of the Third Reich, is kicking off a 10-day extravaganza, starting May 2 and climaxing on May 8, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. That's right, it's a bash, baby! But it ain't just a party, no sir. It's a chance to remember the atrocities of the past, learn from the lessons and stand tall for democracy and peace.
At the helm is Kai Wegner, the CDU's charismatic lothario and Berlin's esteemed governor. This ain't his first rodeo though. Wegner's been preachin' the gospel of democracy, and he ain't backing down now. At a shindig hosted by the State of Berlin at the lavish Red City Hall, Wegner warned us: "History must never be forgotten, and the memory of atrocities and the Holocaust must be kept alive. It is our responsibility to never forget. It is our responsibility to ensure that history does not repeat itself."
He ain't mincing words. He's callin' out for us to stand up for democracy and defend it from enemies, both within and without. "Cause peace and democracy ain't guaranteed, even in good ol' Germany," he hollered.
The party's not all fun and games, though. We can't forget that the Soviet Red Army was the first of the Allies to arrive in Berlin, liberating us from the chokehold of Nazi tyranny. But Wegner ain't forgettin' Putin and the Russian army's invasion of Ukraine. Berlin stands with its partner city, Kyiv, and all the brave Ukrainians, he emphasized.
Cornelia Seibeld didn't hold back either. The president of the Berlin House of Representatives declared, "The crimes and the unimaginable human destruction caused by the Nazi regime are as indisputable as the German guilt for the outbreak of the Second World War."
One emotional high point of the commemoration was the appearance of Holocaust survivor, the inspiring 103-year-old Margot Friedländer. She read excerpts from her book "Versuche, dein Leben zu machen" (Try to Make a Living for Yourself), describing her liberation from the Theresienstadt ghetto in 1945. With a soft voice, she shared her heart-wrenching memories, and her call for humanity still echoes in our ears: "Please be human!"
So, there you have it folks. Party, learn, remember, and defend. That's our motto this year, and every year to come. Let's keep the flame of peace and democracy burning bright!
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The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the General-News about the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, marked by Berlin's extravaganza.
Despite the anniversary being an opportunity for remembrance, politics continues to play a significant role, as demonstrated by Kai Wegner's call for the defense of democracy and peace amidst the celebration.
At a microphone, Wegner, the governor of Berlin and CDU's charismatic leader, made one key statement: "History must never be forgotten, and the memory of atrocities and the Holocaust must be kept alive."
During the event, Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor, stood as a powerful symbol of resilience, using the anniversary to remind us all with her impassioned plea, "Please be human!"
