I may be a bit controversial in saying that the so-called "reunion" 21 years ago is deeply regrettable event. I think it is deeply problematic that the "reunion" is treated as an obvious effect of the end of the dictatorship in DDR. Especially considering if it had been a real reunion, as a real reunion would presumably also have included other territories, like Ostpreussen and Austria, which of course would be even worse ideas. Two German states within the EU would hardly any weirder than Germany and Austria today being seperate states who are both members of the EU. So, I must ask: is it plausible to avoid the reunion in 1990, and have the two states, both with a democratic government, side by side?