ARD-GermanyTrend: Concern for another great war in Europe

80 years after the end of the Second World War, according to ARD-DeutschlandTrend two out of three Germans are worried that a great war could come again in Europe. A majority supports the culture of memory. By Florian Riesewieck.

80 years ago, the Second World War ended in Europe with the surrender of the National Socialist Germany on 8 May: a special occasion for commemorations. Russia commemorates the victory in the "Great Patriotic War" with a military parade on 9 May. In the European comment columns there are very thoughtful voices in view of current conflicts.

A post-war wedding in white, in a parachute silk dress. Today it is owned by the granddaughter, and our author wonders: What can a garment tell about history?

On 8 May 80 years ago, the Second World War ended with the surrender of Germany in Europe. Saxony commemorates the historic censorship for the first time with a memorial day.