BZ editor Johannes Malinowski criticized the state of Berlin for refusing a memorial plaque for Romy Schneider Photo: picture alliance/dpa/BZ assembly
By Johannes Malinowski
The state of Berlin has rejected a memorial plaque for Romy Schneider. The opinion of BZ editor Johannes Malinowski.
What would Berlin be without the people who have had a lasting impact on culture and life here over the years?
More than 3,300 plaques commemorate celebrities who lived or worked in Berlin. Scientists, politicians, but also famous Holocaust victims. And a lot of actors.
Ironically, film legend Romy Schneider, who was temporarily at home in Grunewald, should be denied this honor. One of the greatest German-speaking actresses of the post-war period. Which still enchants millions of TV viewers today.
The jury did not give a reason for the decision. The commemoration in our city should be made transparent and democratic. Nobody understands the decision to refuse Romy Schneider the posthumous honor.
