Nazi "Euthanasia" in Franconia in Erlangen: Conference at the City Archives with a Strong Focus on Remembrance
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Nazi "Euthanasia" in Franconia: A Conference on Remembrance, Responsibility, and Reappraisal
In July 2026, Erlangen focuses on a heavy but historically indispensable topic: The conference Nazi "Euthanasia" in Franconia - Suppression, Coping, Remembrance connects research, memorial culture, and societal reappraisal. Organized by the City Archives of Erlangen together with the Institute for History and Ethics of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, the event is aimed at history enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone who wishes to engage with the local Nazi history.
Historical Context with Scientific Depth
The conference illuminates the crimes of the Nazi "Euthanasia" from historical, medical, legal, and memorial cultural perspectives. The focus is on the criminal and societal reappraisal as well as the question of how remembrance and commemoration can be shaped today. This creates an intense space for professional discussions, perspective shifts, and a responsible targeting of audiences.
A Conference Venue with a Special Atmosphere
The first day of the event begins in the reading room of the City Archives Erlangen at Luitpoldstraße 47. There, a concentrated working atmosphere meets the special tranquility of a place where history is preserved and explored. In the afternoon, the program moves to the Harald zur Hausen lecture hall at Krankenhausstraße 12, where lectures and discussions will continue in an academic setting.
Program with Clear Structure and Strong Names
On July 9, the welcome and introduction start in the morning, followed by lectures on medicine in National Socialism, criminal law reappraisal, and dealing with victims, responsibility, and remembrance. In the evening, a guided tour of the future memorial and learning site is planned. On July 10, the conclusion will include contributions regarding memorial sites like Hadamar and the future memorial and learning site of the Erlangen asylum and nursing home.
Organization, Registration, and Context
The conference is designed as a scientifically based preliminary report and specialist conference. Participation is free of charge, and registration was requested by June 30, 2026. Particularly for visitors interested in urban history, medical history, memorial culture, and historical education, the event offers an in-depth experience with substance and relevance.
Conclusion: An Important Date for All Who Want to Understand History, Not Just Read It
This conference connects research, responsibility, and public remembrance into an impressive program. Those interested in addressing the reappraisal of Nazi crimes and the future of memorial culture can experience two days in Erlangen with great professional density and strong historical significance. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to engage with history on site in a lively and serious manner.
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