Honor of the veterans: Saxony-Anhalt celebrates with wreath resolution!

Honor of the veterans: Saxony-Anhalt celebrates with wreath resolution!

The time has come in a few days: On June 15, 2025, Germany will celebrate the national veteran day for the first time, and preparations are already taking on concrete forms. Saxony-Anhalt plays a prominent role, because on Sunday, June 14th, there will be a wreath in the western cemetery in Magdeburg. In his speech, Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff (CDU) addresses clear words to the population and emphasizes the indispensability of the Bundeswehr for national defense and support in crisis situations. This commemoration is considered as a sign of respect and appreciation for all active and former soldiers, a perspective that Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang (CDU) and the veteran day comes as a special occasion to emphasize the recognition for the service of the soldiers, who, according to her, deserves lasting appreciation.

The veteran day has developed from a long debate that began in 2012 and also gained importance through the geopolitical changes in recent years. Over 130 events are planned nationwide, including in Berlin, where the central celebration in front of the Reichstag building will take place. A highlight will be the exhibition with photographs wounded soldiers who draw the public aware of the social reality of veterans. According to the Federal Department of Defense, around ten million people are part of the community of veterans in Germany, an impressive sign of solidarity and gratitude towards those who have used peace and freedom.

diverse celebrations for the veteran day

On June 15th, many other events are on the program. A combination of field service, greetings, networking, music and grilled food takes place in Augustdorf. But that's just a part of the colorful offer: in Euskirchen, the veteran day is celebrated with the opening of the photo exhibition "Faces of Life" in the state parliament of Düsseldorf. In Duisburg, too, a family festival and the so -called “march of appreciation” will be lively. In addition, veteran badges are awarded to deserved veterans in Lippstadt.

Here is an overview of the central events:

It should be noted that not only the active soldiers, but also those who are honestly excreted are counted as veterans. This previously excludes members of the Wehrmacht and NVA, it is nevertheless important that the company recognizes the achievements of those who have been committed to peace.

However, the veteran day is also accompanied by a critical debate. There are fears that the celebrations could be interpreted militaristically, which leads to planned counter -demonstrations of left and anti -fascist groups. The police are already in talks to coordinate possible conflicting events.

This is what an exciting and eventful day is facing us, which is not only honored, but also dialogue about peace, responsibility and the values ​​of our society. A sign of respect and solidarity - that is the spirit of the first national veteran day, which all federal states are celebrated together, just as the veteranentag shows.

for Cologne and the surrounding cities, participation in the events around the Veteran Day will offer an opportunity to show solidarity and to appreciate the important values ​​of society.

For further details on planned activities, also visit the reports on mz.de and rbb24.de .