Margot Käßmann Publishes "Warum ich Pazifistin bleibe" and Will Speak at October 3 Peace Rallies

Margot Käßmann, the former chair of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), has written a new book titled "Warum ich Pazifistin bleibe" (Why I Remain a Pacifist). The book presents her pacifist stance through biographical, political, and Christian arguments. In it, she rejects German weapons deliveries to war and crisis zones, including both Ukraine and Israel. Her vision is for Germany to become Europe's strongest diplomatic force rather than its largest army. On October 3, Käßmann will address peace demonstrations in Stuttgart and Berlin via video link, where she expects to face accusations of aligning with "Putinversteher" (Putin apologists). In an interview with the Freitag, she explains why she refuses to stay silent. The publication and her upcoming speeches highlight ongoing debates in Germany about military support and pacifism.