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The past days in Krzyżowa were a special time for reflection, remembrance, and dialogue.
The three-day celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Reconciliation Mass in Krzyżowa brought together participants from Poland, Germany, and other countries, who collectively celebrated years of dedication to Polish-German reconciliation, cooperation, and building understanding in Europe.

Read more: Summary of the 35th Anniversary of the Reconciliation Mass in Krzyżowa (November 15–17, 2024)

At the beginning of October, the Managing Director of our Foundation, Robert Żurek, and the Head of Communication and International Cooperation, Paulina Maloy, held a series of meetings with Krzyżowa Foundation partners in Warsaw. We are grateful for the time and discussions with Ms. Agnieszka Kowalska, Director of the European Policy Department, Dr. hab. Sebastian Płóciennik, Member of the Board and Director of the Polish-German Cooperation Foundation, Mr. Michał Braun, Director of the National Freedom Institute, and his Deputy, Ms. Adela Gąsiorowska.

We were also honored to meet with the Deputy Minister of Education, Joanna Mucha, from the Ministry of National Education.

Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the 35th anniversary of the Reconciliation Mass in Krzyżowa this November! To discuss key points, our Managing Director, Dorota Krajdocha, and Director of Development and Innovation, Aleksandra Królak-Wąsowicz, met with Bartłomiej Strózik, Mayor of Świdnica Municipality.

We look forward to the upcoming collaborations and meetings!

Read more: October Filled with Meetings with Krzyżowa Foundation Partners

On the last weekend of May, the Bosch Alumni Forum was held in Krzyzowa for the third time!
The Bosch Alumni Forum was attended by more than 50 people from all over the world with their families. This is an annual meeting of alumni and graduates of various programs of the Robert Bosch Foundation.

Read more: This was the third meeting of the Bosch Alumni Forum in Krzyżowa

The 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, which falls in 2024, as well as the 35th anniversary of the Reconciliation Mass at Krzyżowa, provide an excellent opportunity to familiarise German audiences with the historical experiences of Poles and Poles and to sensitise them to the differences in Polish and German memories of these events. These are special events, as they focus on both the extremely negative experiences of Europe, especially of the Polish-German neighbourhood, which should not only be a warning but also a point of constant reflection. As well as the positive ones, which should still inspire us today to think about the strength of civil society and models for our mutual relations.

Read more: New project || From Conflict to Reconciliation. Poland in its relationship with Germany 1939-1989.