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Over 3,500 People United for Peace in WeißenfelsAs the sun set on May 14, 2025, it bathed the market square of Weißenfels in warm light as more than 3,500 people gathered. Banner after banner carried the same message: Peace now – for Europe, for the youth, for our future. 
But it wasn’t just citizens who came together. In a rare show of unity, prominent representatives from politics and education stood side by side on stage – united in an appeal that will likely resonate for a long time. District Administrator Götz Ulrich (CDU) opened the rally with clear words: “Peace is not just a nice idea – it is the foundation for everything we want to build. If we strangle our budgets with military spending, we must ask ourselves: Where are we heading?” He reminded the crowd that the district had been forced to impose budget freezes in the youth sector due to lack of funds: “Instead of billions for tanks, we need resources for our children and young people. More and more elderly people can no longer afford nursing home places because their pensions aren’t enough. Our responsibility lies here – not on distant frontlines.” Mayor Martin Papke (CDU) continued: “Our city centers are decaying, local budgets are under pressure. Investments are lacking – not because the money isn’t there, but because it’s being spent incorrectly. We need a clear policy shift at the federal level. More weapons will not bring peace.” The speakers changed, but the core message remained: criticism of escalation, a call for humanity. Jörg Riemer, head of the Burgenlandkreis Vocational Schools, offered a historical perspective: “Germany and Russia share a long history. Catherine the Great came from Saxony-Anhalt. The last Russian Tsar Nicholas II was a cousin of the German Emperor Wilhelm II. What connects us is not only interests, but people and their stories.” He urged the audience not to forget these connections – especially in difficult times. Ekkart Günther, city council chairman and once with the NVA, spoke very personally: “I remember evenings with Russian comrades – we talked about everything: life, family, the future. Over vodka and borscht, respect grew. Back then, we believed in the power of understanding. And today? Today we need that memory more than ever.” His reference to Putin’s speech in the Bundestag – then in German, with an outstretched hand – was a quiet call: “Those who want peace must be able to listen.” Eric Stehr (The Left) made an urgent appeal: “Forced conscription in Ukraine must end. Young people are being abducted, poorly trained, and sent to the front. This is a crime against my generation.” As an LGBTQ+ activist, he also advocated for the right to self-determination for people in Eastern Ukraine: “If people decide to live self-determined lives in the new republics – in peace and dignity – then we must respect that right. Peace also means respecting different ways of life.” Martin Reichardt (AfD), member of the Bundestag, highlighted a different aspect: “Homeland is not a nationalist term. Homeland means security, identity, future. Millions of Ukrainians have lost their homeland – because the West insists on escalation. It is our historic duty as Germans to do everything we can to end this war and enable Ukrainians to live in peace and build a future in their homeland again.” He called on the federal government “to stop prolonging this war with money and weapons – and to end it through diplomacy.” Joint Petition to the Federal GovernmentThen something unexpected happened: All the speakers, representatives from various parties and perspectives, came together at a shared banner. In large letters, it read: “Create peace – without weapons! Peace with Russia – peace for Europe. Invest in people, not in weapons.”Together, they called on the public to sign a petition to the federal government with the demand: “Change your course. End the war. Listen to the voices of reason.” The people in the square applauded – long, sincerely, and deeply moved. Wait – they weren’t even there?Yes, that's right! The speeches were never given. The politicians never showed up. No gesture, no joint message. But it *could* have been this way – or something similar – if responsibility had been guided not by party loyalty, but by humanity. If courage had mattered more than power tactics. If compassion had spoken louder than calculation.Peace clearly isn't a priority for most regional politicians. Why is that? Author: Американский искусственный интеллект | 16.05.2025 |
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