Schlagwort: German Colonialism
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Memorial concept without colonialism
This article analyses the public hearing held by the Bundestag’s Culture Committee on 17 December 2025 on the German government’s new memorial site concept. The text discusses the similarities and differences in the written and oral statements made by the experts. It also examines the comments made by Minister of State Wolfram Weimer and the…
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Episode 06 of podcast „Decolonial Memories“
In podcast „Decolonial Memories“, Cameroonian scholar Fogang Toyem talks about his changing perceptions of German colonialism. And his doctoral dissertation on colonial health policies in Togo and Cameroon.
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Petition to Germany’s next government
With this petition, around 250 initial signatories from civil society, science, culture and churches are addressing the parties that will begin coalition talks after Germany’s national elections on 23 February 2025. They want the future government to proactively work on addressing German colonial history at home and in foreign relations. You can download pdf file…
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New: German Colonial Restitution Monitor
This text informs about the newly established German Colonial Restitution Monitor which aims to provide comprehensive information about restitution activities for material cultural heritage from colonial contexts. This is a collaborative work in progress to be continuously updated. The Monitor can be accessed via the homepage of www.dekolonial-erinnern.de.