anniversary of the country's reunification 29 years ago east and west germany came became one nation after decades of hostile division during the cold war the official commemoration ceremony is a set of place in the northern city of key german press in front of the steinmeier and chance i'm going to battle took part along with some $700.00 invited guests the theme of this year's unity day festivities is rich connex. speaking at the event chance america of caution that move work is vital to achieve equal conditions between east and west germany. and you know one of the sponsors in the 29 years that have gone by since reunification an incredible amount been achieved overall in both western and eastern germany people are now more content with their lives than at any of the time since we unification but we also know that this is not the whole