The European Parliament, the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification

In the night from 9 to 10 November 1989, with absolutely no warning, the Berlin Wall opened at the same time as the communist government of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) collapsed. The Cold War was coming to an end and a momentous page was being turned in Europe’s history. A month later, the Brandenburg Gate officially opened, definitively restoring free movement between the two Germanies. On 3 October 1990, German unification was achieved, effectively transforming the future of European integration.

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Explore the timeline of the European Union  Discover the pivotal moments, influential figures and major milestones that laid the foundations of the European Union. This podcast unveils the stories of men and women whose courage and vision paved the way for the EU as we know it today.You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio, the web radio of the European Parliament.