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Elisabeth Kaiser, Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Ostdeutschland 35 years of German unity
Commissioner for Eastern Germany
“A huge achievement which we should talk about more”
The Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany talks about the families who had to start over following German reunification, and reflects on the good fortune of living in a free country.
Die Kuppel des Reichstags in Berlin 35 years of German unity
3 October
Germany’s most important public holiday
German reunification is celebrated each year on 3 October. Facts about Germany’s most important public holiday.
deutschland.de
Past and present
Germany before and after the fall of the Wall – a story in pictures
Michail Gorbatschow, Lech Walesa und Angela Merkel 2009 in Berlin.
Overcoming the division
The new order in Europe was sealed when Germany reunified. Discover the most important background facts here.
Brandenburger Tor
A process without historical precedent
Germany has been reunited since October 3, 1990. The peaceful revolution of the people in the GDR had brought down the Wall that had divided Germany into east and west.
East Side Gallery in Berlin – die bemalte Mauer Reunification
Memorial
Border experience
Where German-German history becomes tangible: various remembrance sites ensure that the past is not forgotten.
Vor dem Deutschen Bundestag weht die Europäische Fahne. Day of German Unity
National Holiday
Why is the third of October a public holiday?
This is the day on which Germany celebrates its reunification. Find out how this came to pass, and what happened 35 years ago.
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut. Law
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.
Deutscher Bundestag
Democracy in Germany
The Basic Law is the heart of democracy in the Federal Republic of Germany. It was only intended as a temporary measure, but has now lasted since 1949.
Junge Menschen sollen stärker in die Politik eingebunden werden. Young democracy
Youth Strategy
Ensuring policy is youth-friendly
Young people are to be more closely involved in politics – the most important questions and answers on the Federal Government’s Youth Strategy.
Deutschland ist seit Jahrzehnten ein Einwanderungsland. Migration
Migration policy
Germany remains a country of immigration - with clear rules
Germany’s new Federal Government wants to noticeably reduce irregular migration and accelerate processes - while at the same time specifically encouraging skilled immigration.
Ali Chamenei, oberster religiöser und politischer Führer des Iran Sanctions
Nuclear talks
Europeans trigger procedure for sanctions against Iran
Iran finds itself increasingly isolated in the nuclear dispute. With new sanctions, pressure is mounting on the government in Tehran.

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