UN Secretary-General says he was deeply saddened by Jürgen Habermas's death - Speech Brief
16 March 2026 16:21 UTC · UN Secretary-General · UN SG Press Release · Source · Email X Link

UN Secretary-General says he was deeply saddened by Jürgen Habermas's death

Key points

  • Expresses deep sadness at Jürgen Habermas's death
  • Notes Habermas's influence on political thought and democratic communication

TL;DR

  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres offers condolences and highlights Habermas's contributions to philosophy and the role of communication in democratic societies.
Original text

Secretary-General Statements and Messages The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today: I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jürgen Habermas, a giant of philosophy and true public intellectual. No philosopher influenced my own thinking throughout my life in politics as much as Jürgen Habermas. His contributions across political-legal thought, sociology, communication stu...

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