Berlin Celebrates 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Hundreds of thousands gather to commemorate the historic event with concerts and exhibitions, while leaders call for renewed commitment to democracy.

Over 500,000 people participated in celebrations across Berlin, marking the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall.
A four-kilometer Open-Air installation with 5,000 posters was displayed along the former border, highlighting themes of freedom and democracy.
Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke urged the public to harness the spirit of 1989 for future progress in East Germany.
Former President Joachim Gauck called for a courageous defense of democracy against authoritarian threats at a commemorative event in Potsdam.
The anniversary coincided with the remembrance of the 1938 Kristallnacht, with calls to combat rising antisemitism in Germany.