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The European miracle - Foundation for European Progressive Studies

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As the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is commemorated, my thoughts turn to the stories of my family, who lived in the border triangle between Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. In my study, there is a family photo, taken in 1943, showing four serious young adults: my mother, born in 1920, her sister and two of her brothers – both in Wehrmacht uniform. Her husband, my father, was a soldier – they had married in 1940 just b…

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BERLIN. Berliners are remembering the 80th anniversary of the end of the war with mixed feelings. The younger generation no longer understands the crimes of the Nazis, says the older generation.

·Stockholm, Sweden
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80 years ago, the Second World War ended with the surrender of the German Wehrmacht. For Foreign Minister Wadephul, this is still a reason for gratitude to the Allies.

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Europe today reminds us of the end of the world war 80 years ago - and at the same time looks for Rome: the conclave is still looking for a pope.

80 years ago the Second World War ended in Europe. German historian Norbert Frei says how the transformation of the Nazi state succeeded – and how he assesses the danger of a new fascism.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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On 8 May, 80 years ago, the German Wehrmacht surrendered. Austria was liberated and occupied. What happened at that time and what significance this day still has today. May 8 is firmly anchored in the collective memory. In 1945, the Second World War officially ended – in Europe. Exactly 80 years ago. The German Wehrmacht capitulated. The end of the Nazi rule also meant liberation for Austria, but also occupation. In a declaration by the provisio…

·Vienna, Austria
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80 years ago, the Second World War ended in Europe. The Bundestag commemorates the end of Nazi rule. Russian and Belarusian representatives are not invited - this provides for discussions. By Ruth Kirchner.

·Hamburg, Germany
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El Mundo broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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