German reunification
1989–1991 unification process of Germany
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| 2023 | A poll revealed that 40% of East Germans now identify as East Germans rather than simply German, down from 52% previously. |
| 2019 | A Pew Research Center survey found 89% of Germans across East and West believed reunification was good for Germany. |
| 2019 | Life satisfaction survey shows dramatic improvement, with 59% of East Germans rating their life satisfaction between 7 and 10 on a 0 to 10 scale. |
| October 3 2017 | Celebration in Mainz with the motto 'Zusammen sind wir Deutschland' (Together we are Germany). |
| October 3 2016 | Celebration in Dresden with the motto 'Brücken bauen' (Building bridges). |
| 2015 | Day of German Unity celebration held in Frankfurt, the largest city of Hesse, with the motto 'Grenzen überwinden' (Overcoming borders). Frankfurt became the second non-state capital to host the celebrations. |
| 2014 | Economic disparity revealed between former East and West Germany, with West German adults holding average assets of 94,000 euros compared to East German adults' 40,000 euros. |
| 2011 | Day of German Unity celebration held in Bonn, the former federal capital, with the motto 'Freiheit Einheit Freude – Bewegt mehr' (Liberty Unity Joy - Make a bigger difference). |
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