Commissioner initiates dialogue discussing three and a half decades of solidarity.

Discussion Initiated on Three Decades of Unity, as Per Spokeswoman's Request - A 35-year-old individual is being sought by the recruiter.

Thirty-five years have passed since the Peaceful Revolution and German Reunification, but the experiences of those who lived through this transformative period continue to resonate. Ulrike Liedtke, the Commissioner for the Processing of the SED Dictatorship, is seeking dialogue with Brandenburg residents to process the consequences of the communist dictatorship on the 35th anniversary of German reunification.

Liedtke's team has developed an educational offer for youth called "1989/90 - When Everything Changes! Youth Draw Turning Point History." This programme aims to convey knowledge and stimulate debate about the events of 1989/90. In this youth program, young people conduct interviews with contemporary witnesses and translate their impressions into comics, providing a unique and engaging way to learn about history.

Maria Nooke, another commissioner, shares similar goals. She is concerned that many former GDR citizens feel that their problems are barely acknowledged, and that the GDR is increasingly being trivialized. A generation with no personal experience of the 1989/90 upheaval is growing up, and knowledge of the events mainly comes from family stories, as stated by Nooke.

To address this, Nooke is also seeking dialogue with Brandenburg residents. She plans to reflect on how the system change came about and how it shaped people. A consultation with politically persecuted individuals or those interested in accessing their Stasi files is scheduled in Lübbenau on September 16. The dialogue event is planned in St. Marienkirche, Gransee on September 20.

The goal of these dialogues is not to lecture, but to bring together historical contexts and personal experiences. By doing so, the organisers hope to foster a deeper understanding of the past and its ongoing impact on society. The suffering of people who experienced political injustice in the dictatorship is still not well-recognized in society, according to both commissioners, and these dialogues aim to rectify that.

By engaging with the stories and experiences of those who lived through the upheaval of 1989/90, we can ensure that the lessons of this period are not forgotten and that its impact continues to be felt and understood for generations to come.