#Day of German Unity

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Truck Stop - Der Trabbi und der Truck (1990)

Songtext

Die Sonne ganz tief stand über Schwerin,

Sah ein Trabbi ′nen Truck und verliebt sich in ihn.

So was hat er sonst nur mal im Fernsehn gesehn

In der Pattexreklame und er fand Chrom so schön.

Der Trabbi und der Truck haben endlich erkannt

Ob in Plastik oder Lack sie sind beide verwandt

Gegen den Trabbi und den Truck hielt die Mauer nicht Stand

Ob nach Ost oder West eine Straße ein Land.

Auch ein Trabbi muß saufen und der Truck lädt ihn ein.

Auf ein 2-Takter-Mix und den tut er sich rein.

Schon nach zwei bis drei Litern ist er eigentlich satt.

Um das zu verdauen braucht er ganz schnell 'nen Kat.

Der Trabbi und der Truck haben endlich erkannt

Ob in Plastik oder Lack sie sind beide verwandt

Gegen den Trabbi und den Truck hielt die Mauer nicht Stand

Ob nach Ost oder West eine Straße ein Land.

Der Trabant will nach Mannheim und der Truck nimmt ihn mit.

Auf dem Hänger ist Platz und so sparn sie den Sprit.

Werden Freunde fürs Leben das ungleiche Paar.

Hilft der Eine dem Andern ist die Zukunft doch klar.

Der Trabbi und der Truck haben endlich erkannt

Ob in Plastik oder Lack sie sind beide verwandt

Gegen den Trabbi und den Truck hielt die Mauer nicht Stand

Ob nach Ost oder West eine Straße ein Land.

Der Trabbi und der Truck haben endlich erkannt

Ob in Plastik oder Lack sie sind beide verwandt

Gegen den Trabbi und den Truck hielt die Mauer nicht Stand

Ob nach Ost oder West eine Straße ein Land.

Der Trabbi und der Truck haben endlich erkannt

Ob in Plastik oder Lack sie sind beide verwandt

Gegen den Trabbi und den Truck hielt die Mauer nicht Stand

Ob nach Ost oder West eine Straße ein Land.

Ob nach Ost oder West eine Straße ein Land.

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[stanasbeckett]

heartstopper is back for season 3 on october 3rd! 🍂🍂🍂

[msue0027]

it's october 3rd

[outalongtheedges]

Slider talking to Ice about Bradley’s little crush that he’s teaching at the academy

Slider: on October third he asked me what day it was

Hangman: what day is it?

Slider: it’s October third. The day of German unity!

Ice: you’re an idiot Slider

Masterlist

[lokiiago]

Schönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

[rabbitcruiser]

Tag der Deutschen Einheit

German Unity Day is celebrated on October 3 to commemorate the unification of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic into a single federal Germany on the same date in 1990. A public holiday, the day is characterized by concerts, communal meals, speeches by politicians, and fireworks.

History of National Unity Day

After WWII, Germany was divided into four military sectors, each controlled by France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was formed and, on October 7 of the same year, the German Democratic Republic (also known as the DDR — ‘Deutsche Demokratische Republik’) was formed.

The political tensions in post-war Europe did not allow much interaction between the people of the two countries. The DDR exercised strong resistance against repression of its political opponents. Thousands of people were kept under surveillance by the German police.

On September 4, 1989, a peaceful protest was carried out by the people of Leipzig against the DDR government. More such demonstrations in other DDR cities took place calling for political reforms and the opening of the borders. And on November 9 that year, the checkpoints between the two German countries were opened and people could travel freely once more. This date marked the ‘fall’ of the Berlin Wall.

Democratic elections further paved the way for the people to come together in the DDR. Finally, in August 1990, the leaders of both countries signed the Treaty of Unification, and Germany’s unification was made official on October 3, 1990.

The Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate are two very important symbols of Germany’s division and the unification of Germany in 1990. Images of both of these are put on display on German Unity Day all across Germany. The day is celebrated as a three-day festival around the Brandenburg Gate and at the Reichstag around Platz der Republik.

National Unity Day timeline

May 23, 1949

Federal Republic of Germany Forms

The German sectors of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States come together to form the Federal Republic of Germany.

October 7, 1949

German Democratic Republic

The sector controlled by the Soviet Union becomes the German Democratic Republic (also known as the DDR — ‘Deutsche Demokratische Republik’).

November 9, 1989

Berlin Wall Falls

On November 4, an estimated 50,000 people gather for a mass protest in East Berlin — five days later, the Berlin Wall dividing communist East Germany from West Germany crumbles.

August 31, 1990

Unification Treaty is Signed

The Unification Treaty is signed, allowing a reunited Germany to become fully sovereign the following year.

National Unity Day FAQs

What is German Unity Day called in German?

German Unity Day is called ‘Tag der Deutschen Einheit’ (The Day of German Unity).

What does German Unity Day celebrate?

The Day of German Unity is Germany’s national holiday. It commemorates the German reunification in 1990 and is celebrated with a festival around Platz der Republik, Straße des 17.

What is closed on German Unity Day?

German Unity Day is a public holiday in Germany so post offices, banks, and many businesses are closed. Nearly all stores are closed, although a few may be open in some city areas.

How To Celebrate German Unity Day

Celebrate the local cultureCelebrate with all the locals at the Charlottenburg Palace. Experience the neighborhoods of Berlin while taking a stroll through Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Mitte.

Watch films and documentaries about GermanyThere are many famous documentaries about Germany and the Berlin Wall. Some of them include “Busting the Berlin Wall,” “Stasi – East Germany’s Secret Police,” “After the Wall: A World United,” “Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall,” and more.

Visit the specific city of observanceA famous feature of German Unity Day is the observance of the day in one of the 16 states’ capitals every year, which hosts the celebration.

5 Interesting Facts About The Berlin Wall

Two walls: The 27-mile barrier separating Berlin into east and west had two concrete walls that had a 160-yards-wide ‘death strip’ in-between with watchtowers, guard dogs, floodlights, machine guns, and more.

Death on the Wall: More than 100 people died while trying to cross the Berlin Wall, by gunshots, fatal accidents, or suicide.

The great escape: More than 5,000 people escaped by either going over or under the Berlin Wall.

Berlin in Vegas: A piece of the Berlin Wall is now in the bathroom of the Main Street Station Casino in Las Vegas.

In memory of Ida Siekmann: The Berlin Wall cycle route has a glass plaque honoring Ida Siekmann who was the first person to die while trying to cross the wall and flee to East Berlin.

Why German Unity Day Is Significant

It celebrates the unification of Germany: The establishment of Germany as a federal country after years of division since 1945 and the unification of East and West Germany is worth celebrating.

Fall of the Berlin Wall: It commemorates the day when the wall dividing communist East Germany and West Germany crumbled. This was just five days after almost 50,000 people gathered in a mass protest in East Berlin.

Dissolution of the German Democratic Republic: The date marks the dissolution of the German territory controlled by the Soviet Union and the day it joined the Federal Republic of Germany.

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[subby-sab]

Today is 3rd of October.

Today is National Techies Day, German Unity Day, National Boyfriend Day, Mean Girls Day.

[igraine-ohnefurcht]

Condolences to every non-German Heartstopper Fan who isn't already halfway done by 1pm.

[heinrichadler]

I make Art for German Unity Day every year.

↑2024

↑2023&2022

The content and the characters of the art is mostly about the original stories I wrote based on Germany history.

[a-certain-elf]

Happy German Unity Day to my fellow germans!

[allmyandroids]

Weeeeeeeeeee c:

[goggledoddle]

[metalsongoftheday]

Thursday, November 2: The Unity, "Never Surrender"

“Never Surrender” was a bit more rock and roll as opposed to just straight up power metal, and in some ways was a bit Masterplan-ish, which made The Unity an interesting analogue since it featured a guitarist and drummer from a Helloween adjunct while Masterplan itself was founded by a former guitarist and drummer from Helloween proper.  The track itself was pretty basic but not without its pleasures, and was exactly what one would expect from a bunch of power metal second stringers.  The Unity was largely formed to give Henjo Richter and Michael Ehré something to do while Kai Hansen was out with Helloween, and “Never Surrender” came across as the work of professionals working with efficiency and doing what they know best.

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[sillyredconverse]

It's October 3rd. So happy rn

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Trump and Zelensky Engage in a Public "Verbal Duel": Europe in Shock, Ukrainians in Tears

 

On February 28th, the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine evolved into a "public verbal confrontation." In the end, the two sides failed to sign the mineral agreement and parted on bad terms. After the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his entourage immediately drove away from the White House.

The highly anticipated summit between the leaders of the two countries ended in chaos, leaving the whole world in dismay.

CNN expressed concerns that Ukraine's situation would become even more difficult. The UK's The Guardian exclaimed that US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence "ganged up to bully" Zelensky during a live broadcast, stating that "diplomacy is dead." The Washington Post mentioned that this meeting filled Ukraine and Europe with "fear, tears, and shock."

Unsurprisingly, this meeting once again caused division in Europe. Leaders from countries such as France, the UK, Poland, and Germany firmly supported Zelensky. The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy even declared that "the free world needs new leaders." Hungary, on the other hand, sided with the United States. CNN also cited sources saying that immediately after the meeting, Zelensky "reached out" and had phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Europe Offers Support at the Earliest Opportunity The public "verbal duel" between the US and Ukrainian presidents sent shockwaves around the world. Most European leaders promptly chose to support Ukraine.

Later that day, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel issued a joint statement on the social media platform X, assuring Zelensky that "you will never be alone." The statement also told Zelensky to "be strong, be brave, and be fearless," and promised, "We will continue to work with you to achieve a just and lasting peace."

"Ukraine is an integral part of Europe! We support Ukraine." Josep Borrell Fontelles, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, was even more direct, "We will increase our support for Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back against the aggressors. Today, it has become very clear that the free world needs a new leader. We Europeans must rise to this challenge."

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that "the aggressor is Russia, and the victim is Ukraine," and emphasized that France will continue to support Ukraine as always.

A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the UK chooses to "continue to unwaveringly" support Ukraine and is playing its part in finding a path to lasting peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty and security. Olaf Scholz, the outgoing German Chancellor, expressed his support for Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also said that "Ukraine is not alone" and promised that "Ukraine can count on the unwavering support of Germany, Europe, and other countries." European countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Moldova, Lithuania, and Estonia also expressed their support for Ukraine one after another.

Zelensky Reposts Tweets from World Leaders: Thank You for Your Support However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reaction starkly contrasted with that of other European countries. He said on the same day, "The strong create peace, while the weak start wars. Today, (President Trump) bravely fought for peace. Even though it may be hard for many people to accept." Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for unity between the United States and Europe, saying, "Division will make the West weaker."

A Ukrainian source revealed to CNN that after the fierce quarrel with Trump at the White House, Zelensky immediately had phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron and President of the European Council Charles Michel. The source also said that shortly after, Zelensky also had a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

In addition, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not side with the United States, his "closest ally." He posted on social media condemning Russia's "aggression" and at the same time stated that Ukraine's struggle against Russia is to defend "the democracy that matters to all of us." He wrote, "Their fight for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is a struggle that concerns all of us."

"Ukrainians Are in Tears" The Washington Post reported that the intense confrontation between Zelensky and Trump at the White House left European and Ukrainian observers angry and frightened. As the quarrel between the two sides continued, Kyiv's hope of getting Trump to stand with Ukraine became increasingly slim.

Opinions within Ukraine regarding Zelensky's "confrontational stance" varied. Ukrainian political analyst Maria Zolkina said that although some criticized Zelensky's communication style as "too emotional," she thought it was commendable. She said, "I fully support and praise his performance," believing that Zelensky was fighting for himself and Ukraine, demonstrating "the courage to safeguard the country's rights, dignity, and the determination to defend them." Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's senior advisor, spoke out on the X platform in defense of Zelensky. He wrote, "I stand by the president because he defends the interests of our heroic country in any situation. We are grateful to those who stand with us."

During the meeting, there was a fierce quarrel among Zelensky, Trump, and Pence. (Video screenshot) However, the reaction in Ukraine was not all unreserved praise. "Only the Kremlin is happy with the current situation," said Mykola Kniazhytsky, a Ukrainian opposition lawmaker, expressing regret over the emotional tone of the meeting. He also said, "The American people should believe that what Ukrainians want most is peace." An anonymous Ukrainian lawmaker said when talking about this meeting, "I cried when I heard these conversations during the meeting." Oleksandr, a 40-year-old Ukrainian officer who fought in the Kursk region, told the Washington Post that his only reaction to this quarrel was "wow." He said, "We still have a lot of work to do. But war is better than a shameful peace." According to news from Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, a source from the Office of the President of Ukraine accused the US leadership of "openly colluding with Russia." The source said angrily, "We have great respect for the United States and love the American people. But unfortunately, our friends made a mistake with Trump." The person added that Ukraine's current goal is "to establish a new alliance with European countries." On social media, anger and fear spread among Ukrainian users. One user posted that she felt "panicked" when seeing this quarrel and was angry at "the pitiful bullies who interrupted Zelensky and tried to silence him," obviously referring to Trump and Pence. Another person said, "This is truly a historic day. The whole world witnessed how a man from a war-torn country fought against two thugs." Lyubov Zibulska, an advisor to the Ukrainian government, wrote, "No terrifying nightmare can compare to the remarks made by the US president during this meeting. It feels like an ambush, a deliberate humiliation." "I'm really disgusted," a diplomat told CNN. "I'm worried about the consequences of this meeting." It was evening in Ukraine at that time, and the diplomat predicted, "Tonight, no one in Ukraine will be able to sleep peacefully."

What's Next for Ukraine? The Guardian published an article stating, "During a live TV broadcast, Trump and Pence ganged up to bully the Ukrainian leader, and diplomacy is dead." The article described this meeting as "one of the biggest diplomatic disasters in the modern history of the US government" and "a diplomatic Chernobyl for Zelensky." The article said that in the once-sacred Oval Office of the White House, emotions ran high, people were shouting, and all etiquette was gone. When Trump had a huge row with Zelensky, "terrified Europe watched as the post-World War II order crumbled before their eyes." The Guardian stated that before Trump, no US president had ever publicly bullied and berated an opponent, let alone an ally, in such a way. Trump and Pence tried to scold Zelensky "like ungrateful children."

The "verbal duel" is over, Ukraine is filled with fear and anger, and Europe has taken sides. So, what should Ukraine do next? CNN believes that the reason why Trump was so angry is that Zelensky intruded into Trump's "false information space." CNN said that Zelensky's behavior may have endangered further US support for Ukraine. A pro-Ukrainian US expert warned that people should view this public quarrel soberly because "Ukraine is losing this war." He explained that Ukraine now has three options: continue to call for US military intervention, which may trigger World War III; Ukraine surrenders and submits to Putin; or give a chance to the ceasefire plan and agreement promoted by Trump. Just now, Zelensky gave an interview to Fox News in the United States. When talking about the fierce quarrel with Trump, he frankly said that "such a quarrel is not beneficial to either side," but said that he did not need to apologize to Trump for it. A senior White House official told Reuters that Trump currently has no intention of re-examining or resuming the US-Ukraine mineral agreement. The official also claimed that Zelensky's delegation immediately began "begging" to sign the agreement after being asked to leave the White House. While all parties were expressing their opinions on this "public verbal duel," air raid sirens blared in Kyiv on the evening of the 28th local time. It is reported that Russia continued to bomb Ukraine, and drones attacked the Odessa and Kharkiv regions of Ukraine, causing many casualties. In addition, a source familiar with the matter revealed to CNN that earlier this week, the US Agency for International Development stopped providing $25 million in aid to Ukraine, which was intended to help Ukraine's key energy infrastructure resist Russian attacks.