Special session: 35 years of German unity - CDU celebrates freedom!

Special session: 35 years of German unity - CDU celebrates freedom!

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland - this day, July 15, 2025, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania plans a special meeting of the state parliament to consider the 35th anniversary of German unity. CDU parliamentary group leader Daniel Peters emphasizes the importance of the state parliament as a central place of appreciation. He recalls that reunification on October 3, 1990 not only marked a historical moment, but also fulfilled the long -cherished desire for freedom and democracy for many people in eastern Germany. These words are not only political in nature, but also a call to memory of the developments of the past decades.

Peters also suggests that Joachim Gauck, the former Federal President from Rostock, enriches the festivities as a keynote speaker. Following his demands, the Union faction would like to put a comprehensive appreciation of democracy and an honest examination of SED injustice at the center of the event. The application also includes suggestions for promoting voluntary memorial work and the mandatory regulation of visits to memorials for students. These measures are intended to ensure that the history and its teachings are not forgotten.

The way to unit

The events that led to German unity are among the most formative in recent history. On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, a symbol of the division, and the GDR lost its "anti -fascist protective wall", which has prevented the population from emigrating since 1961. The opening of the border was irreversible, and the following months were characterized by a lively political change. In retrospect, the association of the two German states in October 1990 seems logical, but was anything but a matter of course. Chancellor Helmut Kohl described this transformative time as a kind of slalom ride, through the skillful actors of the actors in East and West, the division could be overcome. These facets of history are impressively documented in the Federal Archives and invite you to better understand what has happened.

In autumn, the CDU is planning events that put the achievements of the peaceful revolution and German unity into the spotlight. The use of new media forms such as podcasts and video projects is also stimulated in order to achieve and sensitize younger generations.

cultural memory and memorial culture

As part of the memory work, the cultural aspects of German unity are also discussed. This is done, for example, by a special 2 euro collector coin, which was designed by the artist Carsten Wolff from Frankfurt am Main. The motif shows the Saar loop, one of the most fascinating tourist goals that represent the scenic and cultural diversity of Germany. The eyes of the viewers are directed to the forested hilly landscape, while the lettering "Saarland" is integrated in a stylish way. Such projects help to raise awareness of the German federal states and their stories and to strengthen the regional identities.

The Saarschleife, often referred to as "Germany's most beautiful river loop", attracts many visitors and, among other things, offers breathtaking views of nature. Hiking and exploring the area is not only a leisure time pleasure, but also a kind of dealing with our own identity and history, which shapes all of us.

Overall, it turns out that the 35th anniversary of German unity is not only an occasion for the celebration, but also a way to face the challenges of the past and actively promote the values of freedom and democracy.