Federal President Richard von Weizsäcker
Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1991-039-11, photographer: not stated
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1984
East Germany sees a leap in applications for permanent exit.More travel permits are issued than at any other time after 1964. According to West-German statistics, 40,974 people leave the GDR for the Federal Republic of Germany.26 June 1984
Citing "overload", West Germany's Permanent Representation in East Berlin refuses entry to members of the public.More than 50 citizens of the GDR seek legal representation so as to be allowed to leave the East German state.13 December 1984
In the German Embassy in Prague, 40 East German refugees waiting for exit to the west start a hunger strike.After GDR authorities declare a willingness to consider the exit permit applications, the absconding citizens return to their homes in January 1985.25 Januarary 1985
The Frankfurt am Main Regional Court sentences neo-Nazi Michael Kühnen to three years and four months' jail for producing and distributing neo-Nazi propaganda.8 May 1985
Remembrance on the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe and the Nazi regimeAs part of the 40th anniversay ceremony, Federal President Richard von Weizsäcker delivers a famous speech in the German Bundestag. He speaks of May 8, 1945 as a day of liberation from National Socialism: "There is truly no reason for us to participate in victory celebrations today.
On the ship "Prinzesse Marie-Astrid" on the River Mosel near Schengen, a treaty is signed by West Germany, France and the Benelux states to do away with border controls.Bundesregierung / Photographer: Ulrich Wienke14 June 1985
The "Schengen Agreement" is signedThe states of France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany reach a consensus on the international "Schengen I" agreement, which provides for a gradual reduction in border controls between the participating nations. The Schengen Agreement comes into force on March 26, 1995.27 August 1986
The West German government under Helmut Kohl introduces measures to stem the influx of asylum seekers.As part of a series of measures, airlines and ship operators are required, under threat of financial penalties, to only transport passengers with proper documentation into the Federal Republic.10 May 1987
The "Duisburger Aspekte" opens with the motto of Insights - Art and Culture from East Germany. It showcases the work of around 800 East German artists.27 November 1987
Opening of the exhibition "Degenerate Art" in the Staatsgalerie moderner Kunst in Munich.The exhibition is a document of Nazi iconoclasm that leads to a growth in interest in the topic. It greatly influences researchers, giving rise to the 2002 founding of the "Degenerate Art" research centre at the Free University of Berlin.
Poster announcing the demonstration on the anniversary of the murder of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl LiebknechtBundesarchiv, Plak 102-067-016, graphic designer: Gerasch, Hans-Georg17 Januar 1988
Demonstration on the anniversary of the assassination of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht.During the demonstrations, around 120 people are arrested by the GDR security services and 54 of them are deported to the Federal Republic.