Schwerin celebrates the day of German unity with thousands of visitors!
Schwerin celebrates the day of German unity with thousands of visitors!
in Schwerin celebrated tens of thousands of people on October 3, 2024, despite the autumn cool. The city turned into a lively setting for three days with numerous pavilions that were operated by various federal states as well as associations and authorities. Visitors took the opportunity to find out about regional products and services and special competitive offers for the younger ones were heavily frequented. The stalls that presented a variety of regional dishes and drinks were also very popular.
The highlight of the celebrations took place in the Mecklenburg State Theater. There, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) spoke in front of around 450 invited guests, including Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Scholz described the process of the unit as "unfinished" and warned that the challenges associated with reunification were not forgotten. "I will not reveal a secret here: In this sense, German unity is of course not even after 34 years," said Scholz.
Schwesig emphasizes the importance of the peaceful revolution
In her function as Federal Council President,Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) paid tribute to the importance of those who cited a peaceful revolution and overthrown the dictatorship. "Life in a united country in peace, freedom and democracy is anything but a matter of course," says Schwesig. She emphasized that the living conditions in the east still stay behind that in the West and called for further efforts for equivalent conditions.
The incoming topic of the effects of reunification on the people in the east was also a central point in Scholz. He made it clear that for many the upheaval after 1990 was not only a liberation, but was also a time of loss and uncertainty. "We should never forget and talk small, which has been done in the east since 1990," he confirmed.
Scholz about the political landscape and the future
In his speech, Scholz also addressed the worrying election results, in which more and more voters are increasing authoritarian and national radical currents. "This is fatal and harms the whole country," he said. He emphasized that the majority of citizens are firmly on the ground of freedom order and it was necessary to look for dialogue to reverse this development.In order to keep up the spirit of unity and freedom, the solemnity was opened with an ecumenical service in the Schwerin Cathedral. State Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt and Archbishop Heiner Koch recalled the peaceful revolution in the GDR and called on to defend democracy and freedom.
The celebrations are carried out under the motto "Segen combined" and end on Friday. A special highlight is the concert with Roland Kaiser, to which up to 10,000 visitors are expected. Early in the morning, numerous fans had gathered at the old garden to secure good places and use the opportunity to visit the castle and the state parliament for free. The event brings people from all corners of Germany together to celebrate together and appreciate the achievements of the past 34 years.
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