German reunification refers to the process in 1990 when East Germany (German Democratic Republic) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) were officially reunited after decades of separation following World War II. The reunification was marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, which symbolized the end of the Cold War division between East and West. The formal reunification occurred on October 3, 1990, leading to the restoration of a unified Germany as a democratic and economically integrated state. This historic event significantly impacted European politics and marked a shift towards greater unity in Europe.
The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for German reunification.
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The German reunification took place in 1990. East Germany (German Democratic Republic) officially joined West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) on October 3, 1990, marking the reunification of Germany.
Helmut Kohl
Rudolf Graf has written: 'German reality' -- subject(s): Politics and government, German reunification question (1949-1990) 'German reality' -- subject(s): Politics and government, German reunification question (1949-1990)
The Day of German Unity (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) is held on the 3rd of October . It commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990 (the reunification of west Germany and the German Democratic Republic (east Germany)).
It was followed by German Reunification.
That is the date of German reunification.
Karl Carstens
Helmut Kohl
In Bonn, until reunification and then it moved back to Berlin.