On 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall collapsed. On that day thousands gathered all along the wall that had separated East and West Germany since 1961.

The accession of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) to the Federal Republic of Germany (Federal Republic) completed the reunification process on 3 October 1990. Moreover, with the accession of the former GDR to the Federal Republic, the GDR integrated into the European Economic Community (EEC) of the time via a special procedure. As the GDR's status as a subject of international law ended with its accession to the Federal Republic, a normal EEC Treaty accession procedure was not possible. The European Parliament followed the chain of profound political developments triggered by the fall of the Berlin Wall closely.

The fall of the Berlin Wall

Helmut Kohl, German Federal Chancellor, from 1/10/1982 to 27/10/1998, and François Mitterrand, President of the French Republic, from 21/05/1981 to 17/05/1995, worked hard to bolster the post-war relationship between France and Germany, and underscored the importance of peace between their nations in the pursuit of European integration.

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On 22 November 1989 in Strasbourg, François Mitterrand, President in office of the Council of the EU, invited Helmut Kohl to address the MEPs aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

22 November 1989 - Addresses by Helmut KOHL, German Federal Chancellor and François MITTERRAND, President of the French Republic

These are stories about the fall of the Berlin Wall. When it came down 30 years ago, our lives changed. Hundreds of stories, documents, photos and videos published by people from all over Europe. This is "My History", a collaborative project from the European Parliament, where history and the lives of European citizens coincide.

East meets West – You tell us the rest

30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall - in the presence of Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag

Plenary session- 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall- Order of business

EP Plenary - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall - in the presence of Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag

Visit of Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag at the EP in Brussels- Signature of the distinguished visitors book

Visit of Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag at the EP in Brussels- Handshake

Opening event of the temporary exhibition Behind the Berlin Wall - State Security in the GDR Dictatorship

Live replay of the Formal sitting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-14 November 2019). Closing remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President.

Formal sitting - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Closing remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President

Ahead the plenary session (13-14/11/2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, David SASSOLI, EP President, meets with Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag: arrival, handshake and signature of the Golden book, in the framework of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag: arrival, handshake and signature of the Golden book

Debate on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, during the plenary session (13-14/11/2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE).

30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the Formal sitting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-14 November 2019). Introductory speech by David SASSOLI, EP President The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Formal sitting - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Introductory speech by David SASSOLI, EP President

Live replay of the Formal sitting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-14 November 2019). One round of political group speaker: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Jörg MEUTHEN (ID, DE), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE), and Mislav KOLAKUŠIĆ (NI, HR).

Formal sitting - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: One round of political group speakers

Live replay of the Formal sitting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-14 November 2019). Address by Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Formal sitting - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Address by Wolfgang SCHÄUBLE, President of the German Bundestag

During the plenary session (13-14/11/2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, David SASSOLI, EP President, makes a statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall on 9 November 1989.

30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: extracts from the opening remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President

Live replay of the Formal sitting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-14 January 2019). Ambiance shots of the arrivals, slide show presentation (3 minutes looping).

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