On German Unity Day, Alice reflects on the reunification of Germany 35 years after the Berlin Wall fell, noting that a deep division still exists between the capitalist West and the socialist East. East Germany continues to lag behind in economic and demographic indicators and many East Germans faced hardship in the 1990s as factories closed and people lost their jobs. Guests Kristin and Josefine discuss the ongoing impact of the past, with Kristin highlighting a sentiment of pride and pessimism among East Germans. Josefine notes that a lack of trust in public institutions stems from a history of surveillance under the GDR. Despite these challenges, there are signs of positive change and a belief in the potential for a more united future, though the process is not yet complete

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