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German reunification: Time for the next generation?

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October 1, 2020

Reunification was a massive turning point in German history. But what does it mean for the young Germans of today? Our guests: Mai Thu Bui (Artist) Melanie Stein (#wirsindderosten), Vladimir Balzer (Journalist)

 

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Mai Thu Bui, an artist born in East Germany, who believes that: "We in west Germany are rediscovering the eastern German identity and we must learn from it." 
   

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Melanie Stein, journalist, initiator of #wirsindderosten and psychologist, who says: "Reunification shaped us. Now we are shaping society."     

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Journalist and radio presenter, Vladimir Balzer, who believes that: "Today’s united Germany is more diverse than ever and we should embrace that." 
 

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