Berlin: Commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall

Aug 13, 2026

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Installation Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s Construction ** FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY ** p At the Brandenburg Gate, tourists photograph an open-air installation on Platz des 18 März. The 30-meter-long installation, which commemorates the former border fort Copyright: MaurizioxGambarini doc875bb2owew3er19sjmx ,EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: MaurizioxGambarini
Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, delivers a commemorative speech in the presence of, among others, Wolfram Weimer, Kai Wegner, Axel, and Thomas Jeutner. 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Commemoration ceremony on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany. Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
On the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, the victims of Germany’s division were commemorated at a central memorial service on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte. Photo from August 13, 2026, Pictured: Pastor Rainer Eppelmann (center) and other guests in the Chapel of Reconciliation. Around 120 guests fr Copyright: epd-bildx xChristianxDitsch D26D0813GottesdienstMauerbau110719
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On the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, the victims of Germany’s division were commemorated at a central memorial service on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte. Photo from August 13, 2026; pictured: Thomas Jeutner, pastor of the Evangelical Reconciliation Congregation in Berlin Copyright: epd-bildx xChristianxDitsch IMG_6743
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On the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, a central memorial service was held on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte to honor the victims of Germany’s division. Photo taken on August 13, 2026; pictured: Thomas Jeutner, pastor of the Evangelical Reconciliation Congregation i Copyright: epd-bildx xChristianxDitsch DZ2_9974
Wolfram Weimer, Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media of the Federal Republic of Germany; Minister of State for Culture; 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall; commemorative event on August 13, 2026; Chapel of Reconciliation; Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, delivers a commemorative speech in the presence of, among others, Wolfram Weimer, Kai Wegner, Axel, and Thomas Jeutner. 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Commemoration ceremony on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany. Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, delivers a commemorative speech in the presence of, among others, Wolfram Weimer, Kai Wegner, Axel, and Thomas Jeutner. 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Commemoration ceremony on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany. Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Jörg Hildebrandt, an eyewitness and the son of the last pastor of what was then the Church of Reconciliation on Bernaue
Jörg Hildebrandt, an eyewitness and the son of the last pastor of what was then the Church of Reconciliation on Bernaue
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Eyewitness Joerg Hildebrandt with his children Antonia and Caecilia, together with Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier, during a panel discussion as part of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, delivers a commemorative speech in the presence of, among others, Wolfram Weimer, Kai Wegner, Axel, and Thomas Jeutner. 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Commemoration ceremony on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany. Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, delivers a commemorative speech in the presence of, among others, Wolfram Weimer, Kai Wegner, Axel, and Thomas Jeutner. 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Commemoration ceremony on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany. Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Jörg Hildebrandt holds up the historic daily newspaper *Neues Deutschland* and its front page, pointing to the headline about communism at the commemoration marking the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026 Berlin Berlin Germany
On the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, a central memorial ceremony was held on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte to honor the victims of Germany’s division. Photo Copyright: epd-bildx xChristianxDitsch DZ3_3586
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner, together with Kai Wegener and Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier, at the wreath-laying ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner, together with Kai Wegener and Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier, at the wreath-laying ceremony as part of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Pastor Thomas Jeutner delivering his speech and address during the church service as part of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall Front row: Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer, Kai Wegener, Julia Kloeckner, and Axel Klausmeier at the commemorative event marking the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Kai Wegener delivering a speech at the commemoration event marking the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Kai Wegener, along with Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner and Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier, at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A Portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner upon her arrival at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration Ceremony Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A Portrait of Kai Wegener, Governing Mayor of Berlin, Delivering His Speech at the Commemoration Ceremony Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration Ceremony Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A Portrait of Kai Wegener, Governing Mayor of Berlin, Delivering His Speech at the Commemoration Ceremony Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration Ceremony Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A Portrait of Kai Wegener, Governing Mayor of Berlin, Delivering His Speech at the Commemoration Ceremony Marking the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Pastor Thomas Jeutner delivering her speech and address during the church service as part of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier in conversation with Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner ahead of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany
On the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, the victims of Germany’s division were commemorated at a central memorial ceremony on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte. Photo from August 13, 2026, showing Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner delivering a speech in the Chapel of Reconciliation. Aroun Copyright: epd-bildx xChristianxDitsch IMG_6752
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Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka

Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka

Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka

Thomas Jeutner, pastor at the Chapel of Reconciliation, during his welcoming remarks at the 65th anniversary commemoration of the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 2026, at the Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Wall Memorial, Ka

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Jörg Hildebrandt, an eyewitness and the son of the last pastor of what was then the Church of Reconciliation on Bernaue

Jörg Hildebrandt, an eyewitness and the son of the last pastor of what was then the Church of Reconciliation on Bernaue

On the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, a central memorial ceremony was held on Bernauer Strasse in Berlin-Mitte to honor the victims of Germany’s division. Photo Copyright: epd-bildx xChristianxDitsch DZ3_3586

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Kai Wegener delivering a speech at the commemoration event marking the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Kai Wegener, along with Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner and Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier, at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A Portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner upon her arrival at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: A portrait of Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner delivering her speech at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the Construction of the Berlin Wall: Prof. Dr. Axel Klausmeier in conversation with Bundestag President Julia Kloeckner ahead of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, August 13, 2026, Berlin, Germany

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