The German monument will stand before the office in Sopot. Protest

In Sopot, opposition to plans to set up Paul Puchmüller's monument before the city office increases. Just where the monument is to stand on Saturday 29 November at 12 am there will be a picket. Protesters point to the function of Puchmüller in the possessive administration and Germanization of the region. The city authorities emphasize his architectural achievements. The dispute is increasing and the key decision is due to be made in the coming weeks. Today, the people of Sopot talk with 1 louder voice. Under the office of the city there is to be a figure of a German authoritative from the time of the captivity. Many take this decision as an effort to replace local memory with external narrative. And that's why the subject ignites emotions far more than it might seem.