Overview

• The Brandenburg Gate will feature a special illumination on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
• From sunset to midnight, the first sentence of Germany’s Basic Law, 'Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar' ('Human dignity is inviolable'), will be projected onto the landmark.
• Governing Mayor Kai Wegner emphasized the illumination as a reminder of Germany’s historical lessons and commitment to universal values like democracy and human rights.
• Wegner highlighted the display as a response to ongoing European conflicts, global crises, and the rise of antisemitism, connecting past reflections to present-day challenges.
• The Brandenburg Gate, a site of historical and cultural significance, serves as a powerful backdrop for this symbolic act of remembrance and reaffirmation.