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Saxony's state parliament president appeals to young generation to defend freedom and democracy

Dresden 08. November 2024 11:51 Uhr 2 Min
Saxony's state parliament president appeals to young generation to defend freedom and democracy
State Parliament President Dierks calls on the young generation to stand up for democracy and freedom (archive photo). / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa
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November 9 is a special day in German history. It stands for the pogroms against Jews in 1938 as well as for the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, so it will always be a day of remembrance.

Saxony's state parliament president Alexander Dierks has appealed to the younger generation in particular to stand up resolutely for freedom, democracy and the rule of law on the historic date of November 9th. This day should not just be a day of pure remembrance, explained the CDU politician, referring to the pogroms against synagogues and Jewish businesses on 9 November 1938. The day reminds everyone to actively stand up for humanity and against hatred.

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Humanity begins in our dealings with one another

"It doesn't just begin in politics, but in our dealings with one another among classmates, neighbors, in clubs and with all the people we meet - regardless of their skin color, origin or religion," emphasized the President of the State Parliament.

At the same time, Dierks looked back on the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. "I am grateful that my generation grew up with freedom and democracy in a united Germany. We all have a responsibility to live these values in everyday life - and not just to honor them on days of remembrance."

Dierks: a free life in a constitutional state cannot be taken for granted

"Even if it may seem otherwise to many young people, a free life in a democratic constitutional state cannot be taken for granted. Our democracy needs a debate, but it also obliges us to argue peacefully and always respect the dignity of our fellow human beings," emphasized Dierks.

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Projekt Saxony Today : Mehrsprachigkeit von regionalen Nachrichten für in Sachsen lebende Menschen ohne deutsche Muttersprache. Projekt wird gefördert durch die Sächsische Landesanstalt für privaten Rundfunk und neue Medien. Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert durch Steuermittel auf Grundlage des vom Sächsischen Landtag beschlossenen Haushaltes.
Projekt Saxony Today : Mehrsprachigkeit von regionalen Nachrichten für in Sachsen lebende Menschen ohne deutsche Muttersprache. Projekt wird gefördert durch die Sächsische Landesanstalt für privaten Rundfunk und neue Medien. Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert durch Steuermittel auf Grundlage des vom Sächsischen Landtag beschlossenen Haushaltes.