Flag for peace: Lichtenberg sets signs against nuclear weapons!

Flag for peace: Lichtenberg sets signs against nuclear weapons!

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Lichtenberg district will be the flag of the “Mayors for Peace” network at 12 noon in front of the town hall at Möllendorffstraße 6, 10367 Berlin. This event serves as a sign of worldwide atomic disarmament, which is of great importance in view of the current geopolitical tensions. District Mayor Martin Schaefer (CDU) emphasized Lichtenberg's long -standing membership in the initiative and the associated responsibility to stand up for peace. The network comprises over 8,000 cities from more than 160 countries, including over 700 in Germany.

The flag day is reminiscent of July 8, 1996, where the International Court of Justice in Den Haag published a legal opinion. This has clearly determined that the use and threat of nuclear weapons violate international law. In addition, a binding negotiation obligation for complete atomic disarmament was stated. Accompaniment by numerous peace initiatives worldwide makes it clear that this concern is not only locally but globally.

history and mission of "Mayors for Peace"

"Mayors for Peace" was founded in 1982 by the Mayor of Hiroshima and pursues the goal of ensuring the security and life of citizens by preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and abolishing them. Originally launched as a "program for promoting the solidarity of the cities with the aim of completely abolishing nuclear weapons", it was registered as a non-governmental organization by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1991. The organization is enjoying growing support, with more than 7,000 member cities worldwide, with Hanover being one of the vice president and executive cities for Germany.

peace -political contexts

With the upcoming Bundestag election on February 23, 2025, various peace -political objectives are the focus of the parties. For example, the SPD pleads for a waiver of nuclear weapons and a stronger armor control, while the CDU/CSU supports the nuclear participation and the stationing of US weapons in Germany. Alliance 90/The Greens are calling for a ban on nuclear weapons and a feminist foreign policy, while the FDP relies on a multilateral world order.

In addition, the left emphasizes the need for peaceful conflict resolution and calls for a ban on nuclear weapons and a stop of arms exports. These discussions about disarmament measures and armaments control are not only political in nature; They directly influence the objectives of initiatives such as "Mayors for Peace" that are vehemently committed to peace.

In view of the current global tensions and the challenges that affect the security of the world, the hoist of the flag on July 8 remains a strong symbol of hope and commitment to the cities for a more peaceful future.