Berlin Governing Mayor Kai Wegner sees German Unity Day as a day of joy

Berlin's governing mayor Kai Wegner sees the anniversary of German unity as a day of joy. “36 years of German unity are cause for celebration and at the same time our mission to strengthen cohesion in our country,” explained the CDU politician. “Berlin, as a formerly divided city and as the German capital, has a special responsibility here,” said Wegner. “Our diversity in Germany is our strength.”

In 1989, courageous women and men in the GDR took to the streets for freedom and democracy and brought down the SED regime and the Wall. “Today we celebrate German unity and thank all the people who stand up for democracy, freedom and social cohesion.”

Today Wegner is taking part in the central celebrations for German Unity Day in Bremen, which are held under the motto “Many strengths. One country." stand. Berlin presents itself as a city of innovations over a country mile. For example, visitors can experience space research with the Tacheles satellite and a mobile lunar rover. Another topic is the use of artificial intelligence.