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Sparkasse Oberhessen sheds light on the dark Nazi past!
Sparkasse Oberhessen is starting a two-year project to come to terms with its Nazi past, led by Professor Conze.
Sparkasse Oberhessen sheds light on the dark Nazi past!
Sparkasse Oberhessen has launched an important project to deal with its Nazi past. On this November 9, 2025, a day known in Germany for its historical significance, those responsible announced that they had commissioned a comprehensive research project on the role of their predecessor institutes during the Nazi era. Professor Eckart Conze, a scientist from Marburg who specializes in contemporary historians and works in cooperation with the Historical Commission for Hesse, will be in charge. Loud FNP The project aims to systematically shed light on the history and behavior of the Sparkasse during this dark time.
A central aspect of the project will be the investigation of the savings banks' approach towards Jewish customers and their involvement in the so-called “Aryanization”. Personnel development, financial support for the war and the use of forced labor are also on the agenda. Interested readers might ask themselves why this project is so important for the Wetteraukreis and Vogelsbergkreis regions. Professor Conze emphasizes that the project is essential in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of the regional banking landscape in the context of National Socialist rule and thus enable a well-founded social discussion of the past.
Social responsibility in focus
Ulrich Kaßburg, the chairman of the Sparkasse board, emphasizes the social responsibility of his institution and the goal of ensuring more transparency with this project. The two district administrators Jan Weckler and Dr. Jens Mischak support this initiative and underline the importance of coming to terms with the Nazi past for society.
The project will last approximately two years and will be based on a systematic examination of archive material and existing research literature. The collection of results resulting from this will be made available to the scientific public - a step that could not only contribute to the processing but also to the training of future generations.
Accessibility in everyday life and beyond
The offer also includes car sharing with Greenwheels vehicles, which are available at over 150 NS stations. In addition to the train journey, travelers can also use the bus, tram or subway to continue their journey comfortably. This makes the Green Heart of Europe inviting to explore – without much effort.
Overall, with its project on the Nazi past, Sparkasse Oberhessen is taking a stand against forgetting and showing that engaging with history always remains important. The combination of historical realization and a modern lifestyle could serve as a new model for many institutions in the country.