First veteran day in Schwerin: appreciation for our Bundeswehr heroes!

First veteran day in Schwerin: appreciation for our Bundeswehr heroes!

Schwerin, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, a new day of honor for our soldiers will take place: the first national veteran day. Throughout Germany, the Bundeswehr's active and former members of the Bundeswehr are commemorated on this day. The central ceremony takes place in Schwerin, the state capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where a festive move through the city center is the start. Memory and recognition are the focus of the Bundestag president Julia Klöckner. It underlines the importance of visibility, respect and recognition for the veterans and sees the veteran day as a promise for better care for this important group.

With a small but fine move through Schwerin, the festival begins. Visitors can also look forward to numerous information stands that are about the concerns of the veterans. A prayer on the "floating meadow" next to the impressive Schwerin Castle rounds off the offer. Former command soldiers from Poland are also expected here, who exchange ideas with the German veterans - a contemporary gesture of international coexistence. This happens not only in Schwerin, but also in cities such as Kiel, where Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will be present in a large citizens' celebration, while 420 soldiers are promoted to lieuteners as part of a military appeal.

The country celebrates its soldiers

Throughout June 15, 2025, there are numerous events on June 15, 2025. For example, in Augustdorf, a combination event is celebrated with a field fair, music and tasteful grilled grilled food. The "March of Appreciation" takes place in Duisburg, and in Euskirchen a photo exhibition is opened under the title "Faces of Life". Veterans are also considered in Lippstadt with special honors.

• Field service and network meeting in Augustdorf.
• a public vow in Vechta.
• a prayer with prayer of peace in Raesfeld.

political response and social debate

The national veteran day is not only recognized as a ceremony, but also taken up by political personalities. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes the importance of the Bundeswehr on platform X and confirms the recognition of its members. Defense Minister Pistorius praises the soldiers who are willing to risk their lives for home. At the same time, however, there are also critical voices. The left criticizes the orientation of the veteran day and demands more support for the local forces who have supported the Bundeswehr and are now often abandoned. Henning Otte, the new military officer of the Bundestag, invites critics to exchange ideas with the soldiers and to better understand their perspective.

Overall, the first national veteran day signals a strong commitment to recognizing life and the service of veterans. Austrian readers are invited to take part in the diverse events and to deal with the topic. Because respect for our soldiers and the theme of their challenges are more important than ever.

For more information about the veteran day, visit the website Veteranentag and [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/erster-veteranentag-fuer-Bundeswehrkameraden-in-mv .html). You can find information on the discussion about the veteran day at DW.