RTS Le journal du matin – The Berlin Wall’s Legacy, Germany’s Role in the EU, and Swiss-German Relations
On the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall, former Swiss ambassador to Germany Dr. Thomas Borer reflects on its historic significance, comparing it to the French Revolution or WWII. He explains how reunification transformed Germany’s central location from a strategic weakness into an economic and political strength, shifting Europe’s centre toward Berlin. On Switzerland’s EU stance, he supports the bilateral approach while stressing the need for stronger Swiss-German diplomatic and economic ties.