What happened to Germany's peace movement?

What are Germany's Easter marches and how did they begin?

What began in the 1960s as a call for nuclear disarmament has since become a time-honoured Easter tradition in Germany. Though interest has ebbed and flowed over the years, the marches always swell in times of political crisis.

What happened to Germany's peace movement?

Thousands in Germany will join traditional Easter peace marches this weekend — but the heyday of the country's peace movement seems long gone, as the government prepares to re-arm. What happened?

Around 100 demonstrations, rallies, bicycle tours and other activities are planned throughout Germany as part of this year's Easter marches.

In his Good Friday message, the Ruhrbishop looks with concern at violence and discord in the world. In view of the growing readiness for violence, Bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck calls in his Good Friday message for a firm commitment to peace, human dignity and democracy. "We live in violent times," says Overbeck. Violence seems to be the only means of asserting their brutal and often ethically unacceptable...

The MLPD calls for participation in this year's Easter marches. Since the Fascist Trump took office, the danger of world war has become considerably worse.

The alliance "Together for Peace! NOW" brings together many initiatives under one roof. This weekend, Easter marches and parades are scheduled in various parts of Germany.