Staatsminister Wolfram Weimer emphasized the importance of remembrance as the foundation of democratic identity during his speech at the Tränenpalast for the International Holocaust Gedenktag. He highlighted the suffering of six million Jewish victims and other persecuted groups under Nazi rule, describing the Holocaust as a ‘cultural rupture’ that destroyed civilization’s ethical foundations. Weimer stressed that confronting Nazi crimes remains an ongoing responsibility, urging society to combat antisemitism and digital misinformation. He underscored the role of youth in shaping democratic futures, noting their curiosity about history as a basis for fostering critical engagement. Commemorative events on January 27 include visits to several memorials, followed by a Bundestag remembrance ceremony on January 28 with Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman as guest speaker.
https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/staatsminister-weimer-zum-internationalen-holocaust-gedenktag-erinnerung-ist-der-herzschlag-unserer-demokratischen-identitaet–2404200
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