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20 Years of Reunification at Carl Zeiss

Trace the events that occurred from 1989 to the 20th anniversary of the founding of Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH.

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20 Years of Reunification at Carl Zeiss

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.

Background Story

The development of Carl Zeiss between 1945 and 1989 in East and West Germany.

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The Road to Success

Initial steps towards reconciliation between East and West — The history of the Declaration of Biebelried.

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The ZEISS Logo

The reunification of Carl Zeiss 20 years ago is also reflected in today’s corporate logo.

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Ambassadors for Carl Zeiss

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.

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Even my Grandfathers Worked at ZEISS

Three generations of the same family talk about their jobs at Carl Zeiss.

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The Book About Reunification

Birds of a feather

A publication tells the story of the reunification of Carl Zeiss East and West.

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Glossary

This glossary covers key concepts during the process of reunification of Carl Zeiss East and Carl Zeiss West.

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