On 9 November 1989 Günter Schabowski announced to the press that the Politburo had agreed on a new liberalised travel regime. When asked when the new regulations were to come into effect, he answered, "Immediately! Without delay!"

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On 9 November 1989 Günter Schabowski announced to the press that the Politburo had agreed on a new liberalised travel regime. When asked when the new regulations were to come into effect, he answered, "Immediately! Without delay!"

Günter Schabowski’s press conference at the International Press Centre of the German Democratic Republic

On 9 November 1989 Günter Schabowski announced to the press that the Politburo had agreed on a new liberalised travel regime. When asked when the new regulations were to come into effect, he answered, "Immediately! Without delay!"

Photo: Bundesarchiv, Bild 183-1989-1109-030 / ADN-ZB / Lehmann

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