German reunification

German reunification refers to the process in 1990 when East Germany (GDR) and West Germany (FRG) merged to form a single, united Germany after decades of separation following World War II. The GDR was a communist state backed by the Soviet Union, while the FRG was a democratic society allied with Western countries. The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 marked a pivotal moment, leading to increased protests and eventual negotiations for reunification. Officially completed on October 3, 1990, reunification symbolized the end of the Cold War in Europe and restored national unity.