BERLIN

Germany marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a series of commemorations on Saturday. 

Chancellor Angela Merkel has underlined the historical significance of the fall of the wall that separated East and West Germany for decades.

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BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: Remains of the Berlin Wall during the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany on November 08, 2019. ( Abdülhamid Hoşbaş - Anadolu Agency )

"The call for freedom has led to the emergence of new democracies in Central and Eastern Europe, it enabled Germany