(Mr. von Stülpnagel. Federal Republic of Germany ) and acceptance from Governments in East and West. In the first place there were of course the two super-Powers, which were instrumental in letting history change its course. There were the important, noble and audacious decisions by the Hungarian, Czechoslovak and Polish Governments to let Germans leave their country, Germans who wanted to go to the other part of their country. The subsequent sympathy we Germans were spontaneously granted by our other European neighbours, and here in the first place those of the European Community, will help us to continue our responsible policy which in the context of the Conference on Disarmament is expressed in efforts to build a new and effective security order for Europe. This old continent has young chances. Lasting peace and unity for our grief-stricken continent is no longer Utopian. A just order of peace has a realistic perspective now. Walls have tumbled, barbed wire has been cut. Europe is beginning again to remember its common history and culture and values. The realities of the military threat have changed substantially. East and West must no longer perceive each other as ineluctable enemies, even if the arsenals and forces have so far barely been influenced by the political developments. But we know from experience that disarmament always follows threat conditions and does not change them. This is one of the reasons why disarmament activities in Europe - and hopefully also in other parts of the world - now have a chance to be energetically activated. The mandate of all the peoples who have chosen the road to freedom and democracy and European unity is also a mandate for this body. The German step on the European road should help to foster new European policies of peace and unity.
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement by a German official, likely related to the country's reunification and its implications for European politics and security. The text focuses on the historical significance of the event, the role of governments and international organizations, and the potential for a new era of peace and unity in Europe. While there are some references to the "European Community" and "Conference on Disarmament", there is no direct mention of economic development, natural resources, or other specific issues typically associated with these categories.

**Category**
Culture, International trade