The focus: Discover the legacy of the 1848 Revolution in Saxony!

The focus: Discover the legacy of the 1848 Revolution in Saxony!

In the middle of the current political challenges in which non-democratic currents seem to be buoyant worldwide, the call to help shape democracy remains of central importance. Because democracy is not a sure -fire success, but must actively be fought for and supported by the citizens. As the Church newspaper , the Foundation Places of the German Democratic history is reminiscent of important milestones that have shaped the development of our democratic structures.

The storm on the Zeughaus in Dresden in May 1849. At that time, revolutionaries met to secure liberal reforms - a significant commitment to democracy, which is still committed and courage today. The struggle for a democratic order is inextricably linked to the history of the Federal Republic, and the Federal Center for Political Education must be reworked and questioned again and again.

story as a teacher

In 2023, the revolutionary events of 1848/49 marks the 175th anniversary - an opportunity to think more about history and questions about democracy. On June 9, 2021, the German Bundestag decided to found the foundation, which deals with our history of democracy and documents important historical events and places. The memory of these events should not only serve to maintain historical awareness, but also as an encouragement for active participation in the democratic process.

According to the historian Paul Nolte, democracy offers a framework to regulate the rule of the people. But what happens when this frame is in danger? Dealing with the history of democracy shows how fragile this is and that setbacks in development can be inevitable. The examination of the past enables us to learn and understand the lessons of history and to understand that democracy must always remain present - even in times when it is threatened.

guiding principle for the future

democracy is a dynamic process, the ideas of which changed over time. Current discussions about representativity and the inclusion of marginalized groups illustrate the multifaceted character of democratic theories. The Federal Center for Political Education emphasized that the democracies of the world are always in a negotiation process and that it does not have a uniform recipe for desirable behavior gives.

A look into the past, the decisive events and the associated people helps us to better classify our own democracy. The working group "Places of Democracy History", which combines over 94 institutions, focuses on dealing with the history of democracy and freedom- an important step towards maintaining and strengthening democracy in our society.