Kretschmer: Together for a strong Germany after 35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall!

Kretschmer: Together for a strong Germany after 35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall!

Leipzig.On November 9th, 2023, the fall of the Berlin Wall will be celebrated with a big ceremony! Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) described this day as the “happiest day in our German history”. “Many of us were there when the wall came down,” he emphasized in a rousing speech. Kretschmer calls for us to strengthen cohesion in German society and to create a positive future from our shared history.

But the celebrations are also marked by the challenges that the country still has to overcome. “There are blooming landscapes, but also differences,” says Kretschmer. He emphasizes that hard work continues at both the local and federal levels to unite society and achieve progress. Despite the difficult times characterized by Corona, war and the energy crisis, it is important to show the spirit of unity: “We are one people!”

A call for unity

Kretschmer emphasizes that different opinions are part of democracy and that the freedom to express them was hard fought for. The Prime Minister encourages everyone to use the positive aspects of the past to shape the future together. November 9th is not just a date, but a symbol of the strength and cohesion of the Germans. The celebrations are seen by many as an important step to promote unity and understanding in society.