reunifikáció

Reunifikáció is the German word for reunification. It most commonly refers to the political and social process by which East Germany and West Germany were rejoined as a single sovereign state on October 3, 1990. This event marked the end of the division of Germany that had existed since the end of World War II.

The reunification process involved significant political negotiations between the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), as well as international agreements with the Allied powers of World War II. The GDR formally acceded to the FRG, a process known as "Beitritt," meaning accession. This was a key element in how the reunification was structured.

The economic and social integration of the former East German states into the Federal Republic presented considerable challenges. Significant financial investment was required to modernize infrastructure and the economy in the East. Socially, there were differing experiences and perspectives between those who had lived in the GDR and those in the FRG, leading to ongoing discussions about mutual understanding and shared identity. The term "reunifikáció" encapsulates this complex historical event and its multifaceted consequences.