Question 204 of 300

Wie wurden die Bundesrepublik Deutschland und die DDR zu einem Staat?

How did the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR become one state?

Correct answer

Today's five eastern federal states joined the Federal Republic of Germany.

Explanation

On October 3, 1990, the five new federal states (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia) joined the Federal Republic of Germany. This was a peaceful accession following the Two Plus Four Treaty.