The anniversary of the book burnings must be a warning to workers and youth worldwide. Today the same contradictions are developing that led to barbarism in the 20th century. The danger of fascism and world war is back.
At least 13 million Soviet soldiers and 14 million civilians lost their lives in the war. But at the Berlin commemorative events this year, the displaying of the Soviet flag was forbidden.
The extreme right-wing agenda of the leading political figures behind the “peace petition” in Germany is a warning: A movement for peace cannot be built with militarists, nationalists and right-wing extremists.
Ten years after its founding on February 6, 2013, the far-right Alternative for Germany is today an integral part of official political life in Germany.