Berlin Police ensures safety at gatherings and occurrences on 8th and 9th of May
On the 8th and 9th of May, Berlin will honour the 80th anniversary of Germany's liberation from National Socialism and the end of World War II. This significant event will see over 60 memorial events and gatherings take place across the city, attracting numerous people who traditionally visit memorials and monuments in Berlin for this commemoration.
The focus of these days is the dignified remembrance of the fallen soldiers of the former Soviet Army, who contributed significantly to the liberation of Germany and the world from Nazi dictatorship. To ensure a peaceful and respectful course of events, the Berlin Police will be present with sufficient personnel at the memorials and monuments.
An ordinance has been issued for the Soviet memorials Treptow, Tiergarten, and Schönholzer Heide, as well as their immediate surroundings. Veterans of World War II, diplomats, and representatives and delegations of states that will participate in the memorial events are exempt from the regulations. The ordinance's details, justification, and location plans can be viewed at police stations 13, 28, and 35, or on the State Administration Office's website.
Assemblies outside the specified areas of application are not covered by this ordinance; the Berlin Assembly Freedom Act applies instead. It is worth noting that, according to the German-Russian law on the care of war graves of December 16, 1992, the Berlin Police is obliged to protect Soviet memorials and war graves due to Germany's historical responsibility.
While the diplomatic representatives or delegations expected to participate in the commemorative events have not been publicly detailed, historical context confirms the core participation of the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union (now Russia), and France—the main Allied powers that liberated Germany.
During these days, certain activities are prohibited within the specified areas. From May 8th, 6 am, to May 9th, 10 pm, wearing military uniforms and parts, military insignia, singly or prominently displaying the letters "V" or "Z", displaying St. George's ribbons, displaying flags and banners with Russian connections, playing or singing military marches and songs, and displaying symbols and emblems that are suitable for glorifying the Russia-Ukraine war are all restricted.
As Berlin prepares to commemorate this important anniversary, it serves as a reminder of the solemnity and historical significance of the events that transpired 80 years ago and the ongoing importance of remembering and honouring those who made sacrifices to ensure freedom and peace.
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