1. Home
  2. / Gyula Horn
  3. / What major role did Gyula Horn play in 1989?

What major role did Gyula Horn play in 1989?

  • Demolishing the "Iron Curtain" for East Germans

  • Unifying Germany

  • Initiating the Bokros package

  • None of the above

Answer

In 1989, Gyula Horn played a major role in demolishing the "Iron Curtain" for East Germans. As the Foreign Minister of Hungary, Horn met with his East German counterpart, Günter Schabowski, on November 9, 1989. During this meeting, Schabowski announced that East Germans would be allowed to travel freely to West Germany.
Unmask the Legacy: The Gyula Horn Quiz

Unmask the Legacy: The Gyula Horn Quiz

Take the Gyula Horn Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox