Germany Marks 25 Years Since Fall of Berlin Wall

The video discusses the celebration of the Berlin Wall's fall, marked by 7,000 helium balloons and speeches by Angela Merkel, emphasizing freedom and democracy. Mikhail Gorbachev warns of a new Cold War and highlights unresolved conflicts in Ukraine and Yugoslavia. The video also explores cultural and economic differences between East and West Germany, noting disparities in unemployment, productivity, and GDP, and the ongoing solidarity tax aimed at rebuilding the East.

What economic differences still exist between the East and West of Germany?

What is the solidarity tax and why is it significant in the context of German reunification?