November 9, 2024, marks an important anniversary: the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an event that represented not only the end of the division of Germany, but also a pivotal moment in European history. In a video message, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the fall a “happy culmination of a pan-European development,” stressing the importance of solidarity between nations.
Scholz highlighted how the autumn of 1989 demonstrated the power of unity in pursuing common goals, such as peace, freedom and democracy.
The chancellor also wanted to highlight the crucial role of Eastern European countries in the fight for freedom. He mentioned the trade unionists of Solidarnosc in Poland, the revolutionary singers in the Baltics and the activists in Hungary and Czechoslovakia. These individuals showed extraordinary courage, contributing to what Scholz described as a “pan-European victory”.
The anniversary celebrations are taking place in various ways. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend a commemorative event at the Berlin Wall Memorial. In addition, a large turnout is expected at the “festival of freedom”, where tens of thousands of visitors are expected. One of the main attractions will be an open-air installation of 5,000 posters, displayed along the former route of the Wall in the heart of the city. In the evening, a concert is planned with 700 musicians who will play simultaneously on several stages along a four-kilometer route, offering a true “soundtrack of freedom”.
As we prepare to commemorate this historic anniversary, it is crucial to reflect on how vividly the memory of those decisive moments remains. The fall of the Wall is not only a symbol of the past, but also a lesson for future generations about the importance of unity and the fight for fundamental rights. In an age where divisions persist in many forms, this anniversary offers an opportunity to renew our commitment to a more just and democratic society.
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