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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Majority of Germans Back ‘Never Again for all’, Reject Israel’s Security as Germany’s Raison d’Etat

A majority of Germans supporting the campaign ‘Never Again for all’ have rejected the notion that Israel’s security is Germany’s paramount state interest. The stance signals a shift in public sentiment, echoing growing calls for a broader interpretation of historical responsibility. The slogan ‘Never Again for all’ suggests solidarity beyond state-defined narratives and aligns with voices advocating for equal rights and justice.

BERLIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 29: Protesters, gathered on Kottbusser Damm Street in the Kreuzberg district, march towards Leipzig Square, in support of Palestine, calling for sanctions against Israel in Berlin, Germany on November 29, 2025. They carried Palestinian flags and banners showing their support. ( Halil Sağırkaya – Anadolu Agency )

A new development is emerging from Germany, where a majority of individuals backing the campaign known as ‘Never Again for all’ have expressed a decisive stance: Israel’s security should not be considered Germany’s raison d’état. This growing sentiment reflects a significant shift among German supporters who question the framing of state policy around the security of a foreign power, in this case, Israel.

The declaration gains weight as it originates from advocates of ‘Never Again for all’, a slogan that reiterates historical memory while extending its commitments beyond any singular state agenda. The phrase emphasizes inclusive remembrance and equal rights, challenging the traditional alignment of German state interests with the security of Israel. This perspective, now held by the majority of the campaign’s supporters, highlights a tension between governmental policy and public consciousness.

According to the expressed stance of these Germans, the notion that Israel’s security forms the foundation of Germany’s state purpose no longer holds as a universal conviction. Instead, those aligned with ‘Never Again for all’ are pushing for an interpretation of post-war responsibility that does not prioritize one nation’s security over the principles of collective human rights and international justice. They suggest that the lessons of history should apply to all people equally, without being used as a justification for modern state policies that may undermine rights elsewhere.

This view stands as a challenge to official narratives that have long tied Germany’s foreign and domestic policies to the protection of Israel, often framed as a moral obligation stemming from historical guilt. Those behind the ‘Never Again for all’ campaign appear to be redirecting the focus towards a universal application of justice, in what they interpret as a more ethical and inclusive approach to history and its consequences.

Meanwhile, this position signals a critical point of dialogue within Germany’s civil discourse. As voices from within the country reject Israel’s security as a foundational state principle, questions arise over the role and direction of national policy. This divergence between official state lines and public opinion, as indicated by the campaign’s supporters, suggests increasing discomfort with unconditional support that does not reckon with present-day realities on the ground.

The phrase ‘Never Again for all’ has become emblematic of this transition. It captures a growing resistance to selective memory and exclusive security assurances, arguing instead for a global application of the lessons from atrocities. In doing so, supporters imply that policies rooted in righteousness must not marginalize the rights or lives of others, wherever they may be. From their side, the supporters of this stance are asserting that historical responsibility must lead to equality, not exclusion.

In addition, the declarative rejection of Israel’s security as Germany’s raison d’état from this segment of German society reflects broader undercurrents within international discourse. At its core, the movement represented by ‘Never Again for all’ is positioning itself within the framework of moral resistance—resistance not only to war and occupation but also to narratives that selectively assign victimhood and moral duty.

As this sentiment gains momentum among the German public supportive of the campaign, the long-standing fusion of Germany’s raison d’état with Israel’s security is being called into direct question. The implications may reach diplomatic, cultural, and policy arenas, but for now, the clear message from the supporters is one of universal justice over political allegiance.

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