Report by Mr. Thomas Steinforth, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
In the context where the threat to humanity from nuclear weapons is increasing, especially in light of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, Mayor Alexander Hetjes of Bad Homburg vor der Höhe raised the flag of Mayors for Peace on July 8 to mark the Flag Day of the Mayors for Peace German Chapter. Mayor Hetjes stated, “Together with many other cities nationwide and worldwide, we are setting an example for peace and nuclear disarmament.” The City of Bad Homburg vor der Höhe has been a member city of Mayors for Peace since 2011.
