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35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Commemorative events marked the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, emphasizing freedom, solidarity, and the ongoing relevance of the event's message.
Ukrainian
Germany
Germany HistoryAnniversaryFreedomBerlin Wall
Berlin Wall FoundationEuropean Solidarity CentreSolidarity Movement
Frank-Walter SteinmeierOlaf ScholzKai WegnerAxel KlausmeierBasil Kerski
- What was the motto of the commemorative events?
- The events included laying roses at the remains of the wall, a prayer service at the Reconciliation Chapel, and a candlelight vigil, all under the motto "Defend Freedom!"
- What was the main event commemorated on November 9th in Berlin?
- The 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was commemorated in Berlin on November 9th with events attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, European youth, and representatives from various international human rights movements.
- What was the message conveyed by Chancellor Scholz in his podcast?
- Axel Klausmeier, director of the Berlin Wall Foundation, highlighted the role of Poland's Solidarity movement in inspiring similar movements in Eastern and Central Europe; while Basil Kerski, director of the European Solidarity Centre, noted that November 9th is both a dark and bright date in German history.
- Who were some of the notable attendees of the commemorative events?
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the fall of the Berlin Wall as a "revolution of freedom," emphasizing the importance of unity and solidarity in tackling global challenges like the war in Ukraine and climate change.
- What significant historical event happened on the same date in 1938?
- Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, hailed November 9, 1989, as a day when "courageous citizens simply removed the wall through their pressure."