Germany commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp with a ceremony attended by former President Christian Wulff and Holocaust survivors. The governor of Thuringia, Mario Voigt, described the camp as a place of systematic dehumanization. The establishment of the camp in 1937 led to the deaths of more than 55,000 inmates before liberation in 1945.
Former President Wulff expressed concern over the rise of far-right ideologies globally, drawing parallels to the Nazi era. He urged active commitment to democracy and the preservation of humanity. Wulff criticized the anti-immigration sentiment promoted by the far-right Alternative for Germany party, warning of the dangers it poses to German society.
At the ceremony, Holocaust survivor Naftali Fürst emphasized the importance of remembrance and passing on the responsibility to future generations. He urged attendees to continue visiting Buchenwald and remain vigilant against the forces of evil.
The commemoration was marred by controversy when a planned speech by philosopher Omri Boehm, critical of the Israeli government, was withdrawn following objections from Israeli officials. Despite this, the event served as a somber reminder of the atrocities committed at Buchenwald and the need to uphold the values of democracy and humanity in the face of rising extremism.
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