On Thursday, 8 May, the Bundestag commemorated the end of the Second World War and of National Socialist tyranny in Europe 80 years ago. Julia Klöckner, President of the Bundestag, and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed the plenary during a ceremony of remembrance in the Reichstag Building. In addition, three young people read from diaries, letters and books recalling that period, written by contemporary witnesses who were young themselves when the war ended.