Memorial demonstration in Berlin: 7,000 people for Luxembourg and Liebknecht awaited!

Memorial demonstration in Berlin: 7,000 people for Luxembourg and Liebknecht awaited!

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the murder of Rosa Luxembourg and Karl Liebknecht is thought of in Berlin, the outstanding figures of the German communists. As every year, the Berlin left has invited to the traditional commemoration. Wreaths and red carnations are laid down at the memorial of the socialists in the central cemetery in Friedrichsfelde, while the federal chairman Ines Schwertner and Jan van Aken are expected. The Berlin State Association is represented by the chairman Franziska Brychcy and Maximilian Schirmer, and up to 7,000 participants are expected on this day of honor. At the same time, a demonstration with the name "Luxembourg Liebknecht ceremony" was registered, in which up to 10,000 participants are expected. This event will start at the Frankfurter Tor and lead to the memorial, similar to in the past, when there were already gatherings with the police, which resulted in several injuries and arrests.

The tragic history of Luxembourg and Liebknecht goes back to 1919 when they were captured and shot shortly after the Spartacus uprising by members of a vigilante. Luxembourg and Liebknecht, both born in 1871, became known for their opposition attitude compared to the First World War, which they led to the foundation of the Spartakus league and the later co -establishment of the Communist Party. On January 15, 1919, the violence of her death was brutally enforced by right -wing militias. As Peoples World , their murder to create a significant commemoration, the year after year, led the ideals of the two in honor of the socialist struggle. Their writings and ideas continue to live and are considered significant by Marxists and socialists.

demonstration and commemoration

After the official commemoration, there is still an event in the Berlin history workshop in the afternoon, to which the former Governing Mayor Michael Müller (SPD) has also announced. These memorial actions not only reflect the history of the struggle against oppression, but also promote a constant memory of the political ideals of Luxembourg and Liebknecht, whose influence is still being benefited today.

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