Commemoration without Borders – European Commemoration II

15 December 2015 | Landesvertretung Baden-Württemberg, Berlin
Conference and public discussion

2015 is the year of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. As a turning point and a foundation of European unification and agreements, this commemorative event is little disputed. Nevertheless, there are several different evaluations, interpretations, and narratives concerning WWII. Outside of expert circles, these interpretations are barely known. An elaboration of these different and sometimes dividing narratives is crucial to understand current policies and conflicts, e.g. in Eastern Europe. Since a multi-perspective and critical engagement with the history has a big potential to prevent and defuse conflicts.
Our aim is to provide an effective discussion and exchange forum to create a common area of knowledge. We will seek to shed light on the opportunities and limitations of a shared culture of memory. The particular background of each participant will help shape the understanding of the multitude of perspectives on the memory of the European war with its singularities and its commonalities.

Closed expert conference: 1 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.

• programme (PDF)
• registration until 4 December 2015 (Please note: With the registration to the conference you are automatically registered for the public discussion)

Public evening discussion: 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

• programme (PDF)
• registration until 11 December 2015