Overview

• President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Bavarian Premier Markus Söder inaugurated a major exhibition in Memmingen commemorating the 500th anniversary of the 1525 Farmers' Revolt.
• The 'Twelve Articles,' drafted by farmers in Memmingen, are hailed as a foundational document in Germany's history of democracy and human rights.
• Steinmeier called for vigilance in defending democratic freedoms, warning against threats both internal and external to modern democratic systems.
• The exhibition, titled 'Project Freedom – Memmingen 1525,' highlights historical and modern parallels in the struggle for justice and self-determination.
• A series of events, including lectures, concerts, and theatrical performances, will run through October to deepen public engagement with the revolt's legacy.