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In 1945 we said ‘never again’, yet already we’ve forgotten | The Observer

The Observer marks 80th Remembrance Sunday, warning lessons from 1945 are at risk of being forgotten amid rising global bullies.
The piece asserts that postwar rebuilding should protect democracy, public service, and the social contract.
Author Anthony Seldon links neglect of democratic norms to current foreign and domestic political tensions.
The article notes far-right gains in several European countries as global tensions rise.
The piece emphasizes the importance of international institutions and human rights protections.
Witness accounts from Eastern Europe illustrate how history still informs contemporary politics.
The text argues that public service and competence at the top are essential to prevent repeats of past errors.
The piece cites Beveridge’s 'cradle to the grave' social security vision as a benchmark for postwar governance.
It notes that 1990s European integration helped avert major wars, contrasting with today’s divided Europe.
The article closes urging democracy and human rights as bulwarks against rising autocracy.

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