Von Brendon Cox, Ehemann der ermordeten britischen Politikerin Jo Cox. Er erinnert darin an die Arbeit und das freundliche Wesen seiner ermordeten Frau, überwindet seine Trauer und ruft auf, in ihrem Sinne gegen Unrecht und für die Randständigen der Gesellschaft zu kämpfen. „Wir, als Gesellschaft, stehen gegen das vergiftende Anwachsen von Angst, Hass und die Saat der Spaltung und des Extremismus.“

Last week, the life of UK MP Jo Cox was brutally and senselessly snatched away.  As many have been, we are shocked to the core at a violent attack on democracy and our values.

As human beings, we are devastated at the loss of an indefatigable and compassionate campaigner, mother and colleague. And as parliamentarians, we commit to ensuring her legacy is upheld.

In her first speech to parliament, just one year ago, Jo said: “While we celebrate our diversity … we are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.”

Every elected representative should reflect on those words this week. Let this be a turning point for us all.

Beyond politics and parties, we must as societies stand together to stem the poisonous rising tide of fear and hate that breeds division and extremism. We must follow Jo’s example to open our arms with love to our communities, our neighbours and those less fortunate than ourselves, and to celebrate our tolerance and diversity.

Jo was a lifelong campaigner against injustice. She entered parliament because she wanted to be in the engine room of change, to steer a course toward a better future. Today we say: we will keep our hands on the wheel. We will do whatever it takes to renew our bonds and fight for those at the margins of our society, our continent and the world.

Dieser Aufruf wird unterstützt von den Parlamenten von Großbritannien, Belgien, Italien, Frankreich, Ungarn und dem Bundestag.