25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

7 noviembre, 2014 por Felipe Sahagún | Sin comentarios

Updated: 9 noviembre, 2014

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After the Wall

The Berlin Wall’s collapse a quarter of a century ago sparked the transformation of institutions, governments, and economies across Europe. This interactive feature looks back at some of the most significant consequences and developments.

Background & Analysis

CFR Transcript: Henry Kissinger 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall Symposium

Foreign Affairs: Richard N. Haass The Unraveling

CFR Podcast: Schmemann and Gwertzman A Momentous Day in Berlin

How the Berlin Wall Really Fell (By Mary Elise Sarottenov. Nov 6, 2014)

Berlin’s Fractious Unity (By Peter Schneider, Nov 7, 2014)

The Legacy of Fear (By David Brooks, Nov 10, 2014)

Reuters (via @FT)

Berlin: a tale of two cities

To be a Berliner was very heave

Innovation to watch

Chains change arty face of Berlin

When punk met geek in Berlin

Germany plans €10bn extra public spending

Germany needs a foreign policy

Link to Special

The Merkel Effect: What Today’s Germany Owes to Its Once-Communist East SPIEGEL Online International – 02.10.2014

East Germany ceased to exist following the 1989 revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall. But did the former communist country help shape today’s Germany? The answer is yes, and Chancellor Merkel is a big reason why.

Going Bats: German Reunification Memorials Hit the Wall SPIEGEL Online International – 06.03.2014

Two monuments to East Germany’s peaceful revolution of 1989 were supposed to be unveiled in time for the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall this autumn. But due to a raft of obstacles, from roosting bats

The Reluctant Giant: Why Germany Shuns Its Global Role SPIEGEL Online International – 29.08.2013

The world admires Germany and would like to see more active engagement from the country. But Germans themselves are reluctant and Chancellor Merkel has steered clear of taking on more global responsibility. Berlin should rethink its role in the world.

The Reckoning: Kohl Tapes Reveal a Man Full of Anger SPIEGEL Online International – 14.10.2014

Helmut Kohl spent over 600 hours speaking with the journalist Heribert Schwan about his life’s work. The secret tapes reveal a chancellor resentful of his public image and disdainful of many of those around him, including Angela Merkel.

Mythes et légendes urbaines autour de la chute du Mur de Berlin (LE MONDE Post de blog. 7 novembre 2014)

Qui a provoqué la chute du Mur ? Quel était l’hymne des manifestants de l’Est ? De nombreuses personalités ont tourné le 9 novembre 1989 à leur avantage.