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Hungary's decision to allow East Germans to cross into Austria in 1989 was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, symbolizing the weakening of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. This event led to a mass exodus of East Germans seeking refuge in the West, ultimately contributing to the fall of the Berlin Wall later that year. It also inspired other Eastern Bloc countries to challenge their own oppressive regimes, accelerating the collapse of communist rule across the region. The border opening highlighted the increasing desire for freedom and democracy in Eastern Europe.

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