Life comes to a brief halt in the eastern german city of hama where one year ago today a confessed attacked a synagogue killing 2 people. Caesar. Tougher restrictions take effect in berlin and across germany to stem the tide of infections hospitals though say they are ready. Thanks for joining us. The United Nations World Food Program has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize the Norwegian Nobel Committee honored the u. N. Agency for fighting Global Hunger and the use of hunger as a weapon of war the Committee Also said the award was a call to the International Community not to underfund the f w p its perhaps the most prestigious award in the world the Nobel Peace Prize is craved by World Leaders including one of this years nominees stunnel trump but the jury decided to honor an organization not a politician for promoting peace the prize came with an urgent appeal here with this years award than a week Nobel Committee wishes to turn the eyes of the world towards the millions of people who suf
A commission of the fight against antisemitism already being put in place and since then that been several of the contacts being set up in various organizations also for the judiciary for example in lent and the capital is seen as a front runner really in this fight against antisemitism but its making sure that those measures are also rolled out nationwide but having spoken some members of the Jewish Community here in how the today they just dont think that politics the politicians here in germany and also the authorities have quite grasped yet the severity of the issue of antisemitism in far right extremism and that they believe still more needs to be done especially when it comes to the discourse in society and in political sphere is. Showing a split screen right now where we were in a moment ago of. You and the inside hall where this festival festivities will take place and theres a conductor and music is being played we understand there were there will be speeches give us a brief r
That was music from gene civilians the ja finnish musician you know i cannot help but think about the congregants that day. When you listen to the music but give you that thought later we have the german president Frank Walter Steinmeier at the podium to get at minister president state premier. Mr perverts mr schuester mr massey accidents and accidents nice. Ladies and gentlemen. Family members of the victims guests i knew i was struggling and a year has passed when i. Its already been a here its only going to be here in the house today one year ago right here and how that a nightmare became real in broad daylight. At the heart of germany in germany of all places and your eyes try going up a year has passed but the pain. And the horror then go on to get duncan mind you because my thoughts and my deepest sympathy go to those who have lost their loved ones i mentioned 2 people were murdered in cold blood. Yeah not a lot not kevin shrugs a sight and the smell of it for the people who love
A very poignant phrase when he said simply we are strong when we stand together and so he called on German Society is a day to stop turning a blind eye to these kinds of events if democracy is going to really live up to its true values and the values gemini stands for wont be infringed. What have people there been saying to you about this and what it means to them. Well of course its been a very somber day today here in hallowed but also a time to reflect on whats happening here in germany in the last year both for the Jewish Community here in the city but also nationwide of course has been increased Police Presence at several synagogues schools kindergartens across the country in over the last year but this discourse really needs to be extended further than just the security here in germany a lot of people still feel that politicians and all 40 is just on quite gotten a grasp on exactly what the problem here is and that it isnt just focused on on to semitism but any kind of hatred any
Im going to have our 1st welcome to this special edition of the news as we cover the festivities commemorating 30 years of german reunification on this Germanys National holiday it was on this day 30 years ago that east and west germany reunited to become one country again for the 1st time since the 2nd world war this years event is being held in potsdam the capital state of brandon book state near berlin that german president from father steinmeyer will be speaking shortly well bring you his speech live its a splendid occasion but this years festivities are scaled down in compliance with social distancing measures and other restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus kind. Of help me guide us through the events today and shine a light on its significance im joined in the studio but it of you cross part. Common ration venue in potsdam nina hoss is standing by at the iconic Brandenburg Gate in berlin we welcome. Thomas sparrow and lets start with you the german president is speakin