German Unification

Definition

German Unification refers to the process by which East Germany (German Democratic Republic) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) merged to form a single nation-state known as Germany in 1990. This unification marked an end to decades of division caused by political ideologies during the Cold War era.

Related terms

East Germany: Also known as German Democratic Republic (GDR), it was part of communist-controlled Eastern Bloc during the Cold War until its reunification with West Germany.

West Germany: Also known as Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), it was the democratic and capitalist part of Germany during the Cold War until its reunification with East Germany.

Cold War: A period of political tension between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II, marked by ideological differences but without direct military conflict.