Berlin Commemorates 35 Years Since Fall of the Wall: A Celebration of Freedom
On November 9, 2024, Germany marked the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall, a pivotal moment in history symbolizing freedom. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier attended a central memorial ceremony at the Bernauer Straße memorial site, alongside Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner and youth from various European nations. Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the event as a ‘happy peak’ in the European struggle for freedom, urging a return to the optimism of that era. Celebrations included exhibitions, concerts, and memorials throughout Berlin and other German cities, emphasizing unity and hope in contemporary challenges.