On Thursday, the Czech Chamber of Deputies passed a resolution against the planned Sudeten Germans meeting in Brno, backed by the votes of right-wing government parties. The event, scheduled to take place from May 22 to 25, is organized by the Sudeten German Association and marks the first meeting of its kind in the Czech Republic.
The resolution was adopted with 73 votes, while the opposition boycotted the session in protest. Bernd Posselt, spokesperson for the Sudeten German Association, stated to the German Press Agency that they intend to proceed with the event despite the political opposition.
The decision of the Chamber of Deputies carries significant political symbolism, even though it is not legally binding. The resolution condemns the relativization of Nazi crimes and calls on the organizers to withdraw from their plans.
The invitation to the Sudeten Germans Day was extended as part of the dialogue festival “Meeting Brno.” Markus Söder has also announced his participation. The political debate surrounding the meeting highlights the tensions among various political factions in the Czech Republic.
