- Leftists launch peace campaign in Saxony election campaign
The Saxon Left are campaigning for a peaceful resolution of conflicts with a peace campaign during the election campaign. The campaign, titled "Peace needs courage: Saxony is becoming peace-seeking", begins on Tuesday, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The goal is to bring the peace mandate of the Basic Law back to the forefront of political debate, explained party leaders Susanne Schaper and Stefan Hartmann.
Among other things, the Left are demanding a ban on military research at universities in the state, as well as a renunciation of new Bundeswehr locations in Saxony and a clear commitment from the state government against the stationing of nuclear weapons in the Free State.
Many people are moved by the longing for peace
The action is accompanied by a petition, which calls on a Saxon government to "work according to the logic of peace and not war", it was said. Large-scale posters with the inscription "Peace needs courage" are also being used to promote the cause.
"Peace needs courage and courageous people who lead the way. The nationwide debate follows a logic of war, which we as the Left reject," explained Schaper. It is time to consider peace as the ultimate goal in the world again. "We must become peace-seeking instead of war-seeking," said Schaper, referring to a statement by Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD).
Instead of armament, investment in education should be the focus. "And we must declare diplomacy the standard for conflict resolution. The anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima tomorrow reminds us: Lay down your weapons." Many people are moved by the longing for peace, which has been felt repeatedly during the election campaign.
Against military research at Saxon universities
Hartmann linked the peace message to a recommendation to vote for his party. "Whoever wants a loud voice for peace in the Saxon state parliament must vote for the Left. As the only party, we honestly oppose the ubiquitous armament, while others only engage in label fraud," emphasized the party leader.
A new state parliament will be elected in Saxony on September 1. Given the poll results, the Left must fear not being re-elected to parliament.
The election campaign in Saxony is seeing a strong push for peace by the Saxon Left, as they advocate against military research at universities and seek a renunciation of new Bundeswehr locations. Many people are moved by this longing for peace and are signing a petition calling for a government that prioritizes peace over war.
