The Saar region of Germany was occupied by the French from 1947 to 1956.
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Theodor Haller has: Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1960. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1961. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1962. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1963. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1964. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1967. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1968. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1969. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1973. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1974. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1976. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1977. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1978. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1979. Played Himself - Swiss Presenter (German version) in "The Royal Wedding" in 1981. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1981. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1982. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1983.
During World War II, the Saar region was invaded by Germany as part of its military campaigns. Initially, Saar was occupied by German forces in 1939 following the outbreak of the war. However, it was not a separate invasion; rather, it was incorporated into the broader German military operations against France and other neighboring countries. The region was significant due to its industrial resources, particularly coal.
The Saar Basin was an important and rich industrial region for Germany, so when it was taken and put under the control of the League of Nations for 15 years, it contributed to much economic loss.
A stamp with "Saar Post" on it originates from the Saar region, which is located in present-day Germany. The Saar was administered as a separate territory after World War I and had its own postal service, issuing stamps from 1920 to 1935. These stamps were used during the Saar Protectorate period before the region returned to Germany.
Bernard Thurnheer has: Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1984. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Commentator in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1985. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1986. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1987. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1988. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German-Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1989. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1991. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1993. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1994. Played himself in "Fascht e Familie" in 1994. Played himself in "Exklusiv" in 1999. Played himself in "Komiker" in 2000. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2007. Played Commentator in "AlpTraum" in 2008.
The Sudetenland
Sven Epiney has: Played Himself - Host in "Al dente" in 2001. Played Himself - Host in "5gegen5" in 2005. Played himself in "Der Match" in 2006. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2008. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2009. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2010. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2011. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2012. Played Himself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2013.
The region was home to many German speaking people.
The largest city is Zürich (German speaking) then in order Geneva (French speaking, Genève in French), Basel (German) Bern (the capital, German) Lausanne (French)
Sandra Studer has: Played herself in "Concours eurovision" in 1990. Played Herself - Swiss Entry: 5th Place in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1991. Played herself in "Concours eurovision" in 1991. Played Herself - Host in "Concours eurovision" in 1993. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1996. Played herself in "Die Johannes B. Kerner Show" in 1998. Played Herself - Host in "Countdown Grand Prix 1999" in 1999. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 1999. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2000. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2001. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2002. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2004. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2005. Played Herself - Swiss Commentator: German Speaking Region in "The Eurovision Song Contest" in 2006. Performed in "O mein Papa" in 2007.