75 years of the Basic Law: District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner celebrates the importance of the constitution
75 years of the Basic Law: District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner celebrates the importance of the constitution
The district mayor of Reinickendorf, Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU), commented on the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law in a solemn declaration. It emphasized the importance of the Basic Law as an essential part of its identity. The document secures your rights and remind you that you really belong in Germany. She emphasized that the Basic Law has been the basis for life in peace, freedom and prosperity in Germany for 75 years.
The district mayor pointed out that the Freedom Spirit of the Basic Law had had its effect over the decades and was also considered exemplary internationally. She recalled that after the peaceful revolution in 1989, the majority of East Germans chose unity on the way of joining the area of the Basic Law. This shows the strong anchoring of democratic values in society.
However,Demirbüken-Wegner also drawn attention to the need to think about the defensibility of democracy. She emphasized the importance of a constructive culture of dispute and debate, which should not lose sight of what was uneasy. Social cohesion is the best protection against populism, hatred and disinformation.
In order to provide an overview of the development of the Basic Law and its importance, a table with relevant historical information is listed below:
| Year | Event |
| —— | ———— |
| 1949 | Production of the Basic Law |
| 1989 | Peaceful revolution in the GDR |
| 1990 | Access of the GDR to the area of the Basic Law |
| 2024 | 75. Anniversary of the Basic Law |
The Basic Law is therefore not just a legal document, but a symbol of democratic values and social cohesion in Germany. It reminds the citizens that freedom, peace and prosperity can only be secured through common values and active participation in society.
Source: www.berlin.de
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