This week marks the 80th anniversary of the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944. The event, led by Claus von Stauffenberg and other German military officers, has become a significant part of Germany's collective memory.

While initially viewed as traitors, the conspirators are now honored as symbols of resistance against Nazi tyranny.

However, the commemoration faces challenges as far-right groups attempt to co-opt the resistance narrative for their own agenda.

In response, descendants of the resistance members have issued a manifesto rejecting any misuse of the resistance concept against modern democracy.

The annual remembrance ceremonies, though repetitive, remain crucial in shaping German identity and reinforcing the commitment to never again allow unjust regimes on German soil.