On May 7 1945 the German High Command surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. Victory in Europe was proclaimed the very next day.
Germany's National Holocaust Memorial
Sixty years later, Germany will "celebrate" this event with what it is calling "Democracy Day."
However, many seemingly confused Germans wonder and debate whether they are marking victory, defeat, liberation, democracy, the end of fascism, or just plain collective guilt. Some Germans will protest and march with neo-Nazi groups through Berlin's streets while the "National Democratic Party" calls for an "end to the cult of guilt" after "60 years of lies."
On my side of the pond, we call it VE Day. And we know what it means.
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