Question 52
With the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany, the new federal states now also belong …
German original: Mit dem Beitritt der DDR zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland gehören die neuen Bundesländer nun auch …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- to the European Union. — Correct answer
- to the Warsaw Pact.
- to OPEC.
- to the European Defense Community.
Explanation
With the accession of the GDR to the Federal Republic of Germany in 1990, the new federal states automatically became part of the European Community (today the European Union). The EU membership of the Federal Republic extended to the whole of reunified Germany.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal states — The federal states are the 16 individual states that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas such as education or policing.
- Federal Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- federal states — The federal states are the 16 regions that make up Germany, such as Bavaria, Berlin, or Hamburg. Each state has its own government and is responsible for certain areas like education and policing.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.
- accession / joining — Accession refers to the formal act of joining a community, organization, or treaty. Upon joining, the new member takes on both rights and responsibilities.