Unresolved division: Lasting impact of German reunification on national and European identity

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On October 3, Germany commemorates its Unity Day, a national holiday dedicated to the reunification of the country. This year holds particular significance, as it also marks the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an event that not only unified Germany but reshaped Europe and paved the way for the formation of the EU. However, amid growing economic challenges and the rise of far-right parties—especially in the Eastern part of the country—questions are surfacing about Germany’s current role in Europe.

Studio Europa Maastricht spoke about it with Aline Sierp, Associate Professor in European History and Memory Studies at Maastricht University and co-founder of the Memory Studies Association.