03/10/1999
The Egyptian Gazette Newspaper 1999/OCTOBER /03
The Reunion of Germany seems to overshadow an important event, not only in the German history, but also of the world. Fifty years have elapsed since the establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany. It was on May 23, 1949 that the Federal Republic of Germany was born. It was also the date when the Basic Law – The German Constitution – was drown up.
During those past fifty years, Germany has covered a significant distance getting out of the ruins of the war to become the strongest economic member of the European Union. Germany in now a firmly established democracy, a strong economic and independent partner, and a highly prosperous country. Furthermore , it is a leading western state, an active member in the international community of nations and second only to USA in contribution for the development of the third world countries . Dr. Riad referred also in his article to the Social Market Economy and the Challenges that face Germany.