PES Secretary General Achim Post participated in the Bundestag’s anniversary weekend, pointing out that; “we are not only celebrating the fall of the wall but also the rise of democracy and human rights in a united Europe. Yesterday, thousands gathered in front of the Brandenburg Gate to commemorate this pivotal moment in our history”.
PES President Sergei Stanishev stated: “The fall of the Berlin Wall was a democratic domino effect that changed the lives of millions of citizens across Europe, from Berlin to Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Its significance goes beyond the German reunification: it paved the way for the European Union and a new era of social democracy. Nowadays, segments of the wall are all over the continent, reminding us how closely connected we are to one another. These pieces of history are a promise of peace, diversity and progress for all in Europe”.
