Assmann posits that the majority of German society from that era is represented in current discussions, necessitating a comprehensive acknowledgment of the past as part of the national identity. Citing Ingeborg Bachmann, she asserts that truth is a moral obligation for society. Assmann, a recipient of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade, also supports the establishment of memorial sites, highlighting plans for a monument in Berlin dedicated to Polish victims of World War II. She underscores the importance of rituals and repetition in the process of remembrance.