By Ioannis Sidiropoulos
The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked a monumental turning point in world history. It symbolized the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe and was followed by the reunification of Germany. Thirty-five years later, this anniversary prompts reflection on the underlying forces that fuelled the erosion of communist control in the region. Although many factors contributed to the collapse of these regimes,
