In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia was concluded at this historic site and in Osnabrück. The peace helped to establish the principle of equality between states – regardless of their actual power. It is a cornerstone of rules-based international law, which Russia flagrantly violated by attacking Ukraine on 24 February. As a City of Peace, Münster feels a special obligation when it comes to resolving conflicts and securing peace.
You can find the full text of the resolution here.
In his speech in the Main Committee, Tim Pasch explains:
The broad consensus reflected in the resolution shows that the democratic parties in Münster stand together in exceptional situations. We would like to use the current situation to emphasise that Münster was and is a safe haven. As a prosperous city, we have the means to take in and protect people in need, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity and religion.
And:
Münster is the city of the Peace of Westphalia at the heart of Europe, and we live the European idea here. Support for and close exchange with our twin towns, especially Lublin, must be intensified in times like these. We must and will help wherever we can. Our council group would like to thank everyone for their current and future commitment and their unparalleled willingness to help in this crisis.
