Trace the events that occurred from 1989 to the 20th anniversary of the founding of Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH.
Trace the events that occurred between the first contacts between Oberkochen (West Germany) and Jena (East Germany) from 1989 to the 20th anniversary of the founding of Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH on 1 October 2011. Read Background stories, see further details using the glossary or follow the narrations of three employees of three generations working at Carl Zeiss.
Initial steps towards reconciliation between East and West — The history of the Declaration of Biebelried.
The reunification of Carl Zeiss 20 years ago is also reflected in today’s corporate logo.
Two men in their mid-sixties tell the story of their work within Carl Zeiss. One of them in former West Germany, the other from former East Germany.
Three generations of the same family talk about their jobs at Carl Zeiss.
A publication tells the story of the reunification of Carl Zeiss East and West.
This glossary covers key concepts during the process of reunification of Carl Zeiss East and Carl Zeiss West.