35 years after unification: Schwesig looks at MV's success story!

35 years after unification: Schwesig looks at MV's success story!

On October 3, 2025, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will look back on 35 years since reunification. On this momentous day, celebrated as German Unity Day, Manuela Schwesig, the country's Prime Minister, reflects on the challenges and achievements of recent years. “I still remember that day in 1990, which was a turning point in many people’s lives,” she says, describing her own experience in Seelow, Brandenburg, where she experienced her family’s joy and worries first hand. Her parents' fears about the work situation are still present to her today. Her father became unemployed and these experiences increased her respect for the people going through this upheaval. Nordkurier reports.

Schwesig emphasizes that October 3rd not only marks German Unity Day, but also overshadows the state anniversary of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Despite these challenges, she sees the positive changes that have taken place over the last 35 years. The country's gross domestic product has risen from 14 to 61 billion euros, while unemployment has been reduced from 20 percent to less than 10 percent.

Progress and challenges

With regard to the average income, the Prime Minister is pleased that it has increased from 11,000 euros to almost 40,000 euros. “This development is proof of the power of our economy,” says Schwesig. The agricultural and tourism sectors have developed positively, as have rural areas, into which targeted investments have flowed. In a country with 2,000 kilometers of Baltic Sea coast and a large number of lakes and nature parks, environmental protection and job creation are of central importance. Day of German Unity informed.

Schwesig also addresses the use of wind power, a topic that has been widely discussed in recent years. It calls for greater financial participation by citizens in wind power projects and the promotion of offshore wind farms. “We need an energy roadmap that includes people and is sustainable,” she explains. Emigration, which was a major problem in the 1990s, has now stopped. Thanks to the free daycare, there are now more attractive conditions for young families. Wikipedia offers a detailed overview.

Culture and education as points of attraction

The country's cultural diversity is reflected not only in the impressive brick architecture and the many castles, but also in the numerous museums and theaters that attract both locals and tourists. The universities in Greifswald and Rostock in particular, which are among the oldest in the world, are important educational institutions and magnets for research and innovation.

"We have a lively cultural scene with festivals and events that bring people together. Volunteering and social cohesion are more important today than ever," emphasizes Schwesig and hopes for continued peaceful and democratic development in society. She even has big plans for the future: “I would like the 2040 Olympic Games to take place in Germany, especially in Rostock-Warnemünde.”

In conclusion, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has not only developed economically over the last 35 years, it has also preserved its cultural identity and natural beauty. “We are facing new challenges, but I am optimistic that we will find the right path,” concludes Schwesig.