FDC MiNr. 738 (18.8.1972) - Germany - Kurt Schumacher (1895-1952), politician

Kurt Schumacher (1895-1952) was a German Social Democrat politician who played a key role in the renewal of German politics after World War II. He was a staunch advocate of democracy and social justice, as evidenced by his long struggle against both Nazism and Communism. Schumacher, who was imprisoned in concentration camps, led the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) after the war and became a symbol of determination and intransigence in the fight for a democratic and just society. His legacy lives on in modern German politics, where he is still seen as one of the key architects of post-war democracy.