Overview

• Evelyn Zupke criticized comparisons between modern Germany and the DDR, calling them a trivialization of the dictatorship's repressive nature.
• Zupke expressed disapproval of Gregor Gysi's Bundestag speech, arguing his remarks reflect the perspective of someone privileged under the DDR regime.
• She emphasized the progress made in supporting victims of the DDR, including simplified access to assistance for those traumatized by political violence.
• Frank Ebert highlighted the importance of preserving authentic sites and initiatives that educate younger generations about life under the DDR dictatorship.
• Ebert called for increased and reliable funding for remembrance efforts, stressing their role in fostering an understanding of freedom and its challenges.