Leipzig demonstrations

The Leipzig demonstrations were a series of peaceful protests in East Germany during the fall of 1989, primarily taking place in the city of Leipzig. They were part of a larger movement against the East German government, demanding political reforms, greater freedom, and an end to the authoritarian regime. These weekly gatherings, known as "Montagsdemonstrationen" (Monday demonstrations), drew thousands of participants. The protests contributed to the collapse of the Berlin Wall later that year and played a crucial role in the wider wave of revolutions across Eastern Europe that led to the end of Communist rule in the region.