Germany news: Germany holds national day of remembrance
Events are being held for Volkstrauertag, a day commemorating victims of war and oppression. Meanwhile, experts say the country is headed for a budget crisis. DW has more.
Germany holds a national day of remembrance on November 14, 2026, known as Volkstrauertag. This day is dedicated to commemorating armed forces personnel and civilians who died in armed conflicts, as well as victims of violent state oppression. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen attends the main ceremony at the German War Graves Commission, reflecting the many Austrians who fought for the German Wehrmacht during World War II.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the Bundestag speaker, Julia Klöckner, also deliver speeches and lay wreaths. A remembrance ceremony is held at the Jewish Cemetery in Berlin for those of Jewish faith who were killed in World War I. The event serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of tyranny and the importance of defending democracy, which requires constant renewal.
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