The fourth edition of the seminar ‘Remembrance, Understanding, Future’, aimed at introducing young people from the Western Balkans to the experiences of Polish-German reconciliation after World War II, is behind us.
The seminar took place on 10-17 December 2024 and was attended by 22 participants from 9 countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Germany, Poland, Serbia and Ukraine.
During the seminar, participants took part in a series of discussions, lectures, meetings and study visits. They visited not only Krzyżowa and Wrocław, but also Gross-Rosen / Rogoznica, Goerlitz and Zgorzelec.
(The full programme of the seminar is available here: link)
Read more: Summary of the seminar ‘Remembrance, Understanding, Future’, Krzyżowa-Wrocław, 10-17 December 2024
With pride and joy, we announce that on December 17, 2024, Consul General Martin Kremer presented, on behalf of Dietmar Nietan, the German Government Coordinator for Polish-German Cross-Border and Inter-Societal Cooperation, a certificate of recognition to Dr. habil. Robert Żurek for his outstanding contributions to building Polish-German relations.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our director and colleague, who inspires us every day with his dedication and passion for fostering dialogue and mutual understanding.
Read more: Dr. habil. Robert Żurek Honored for Contributions to Polish-German Relations
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From December 2 to December 6, an extraordinary youth exchange between Zielona Góra and the German town of Peitz took place. The meeting, held at the International Youth Meeting Centre in Krzyżowa (MDSM Krzyżowa), brought together 40 participants. This event, funded by the Polish-German Youth Office (PNWM), aimed to foster intercultural connections and encourage creative collaboration in a unique holiday atmosphere.
During the exchange, participants took part in various workshops designed to promote creativity and integration. One of the highlights of the program was creating holiday wreaths from wicker, which were then decorated according to individual ideas. The process required teamwork, imagination, and manual skills. The results impressed both participants and organizers alike.
In addition to creative activities, the youth prepared posters and presentations reflecting their shared discussions on daily customs and hobbies in Poland and Germany. This allowed participants to better understand cultural diversity while discovering numerous common interests.
Krzyżowa, with its historical significance as a place of dialogue and collaboration, provided the perfect backdrop for the exchange. It not only nurtured creative skills but also facilitated the formation of international friendships and mutual understanding. Participants emphasized that working together, regardless of language or cultural differences, is an excellent way to build close relationships and mutual respect.
Read more: Polish-German Youth Exchange – Creative Activities at the International Youth Meeting Centre in...
On 10 December 2024, a seven-day seminar entitled ‘Remembrance, Understanding, Future’ will commence in Krzyżowa and Wrocław, uniting young participants from the Western Balkans—Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia—alongside their peers from Poland and Germany.
The aim is to bring closer the experience of Polish-German reconciliation after the Second World War, overcoming the burdens and traumas of the past, and to identify contemporary examples of Polish-German dialogue, in order to reflect together with the participants on whether and to what extent they can be an inspiration for other nations seeking to understand each other despite a burdensome past.
Read more: ‘Remembrance, Understanding, Future’ Seminar brings together youth from Western Balkans, Poland,...
