on 19 April touches on many aspects of the work of our Conference. May I therefore use this opportunity to inform you about some major points of his statement? CD/PV.554 32 (Mr, Dietze, German Democratic Republic ) Germany is located in the middle of Europe, but it must never again wish to become a power centre in Europe. We do not want to stand between the peoples in Europe, but wish to be a pier of a bridge of understanding. Germany must be a factor of peace. The unification of Germany is to enhance the stability in Europe and promote the establishment of an all-European order of peace, democracy and co-operation. We want to contribute to a united Germany our awareness of the significance of internal peace. We know that therefore we have to come to terms with our history first. No more must there be one part which was to be blamed for everything while the other one had allegedly kept historically clean. We too have acknowledged our share of responsibility for the crimes of the National Socialist dictatorship. German unity is designed to strengthen the comity of the Europeans. The principal condition for that is the guaranteeing of the borders in Europe. This includes the need for our neighbours to be sure of the permanence of their borders with Germany. The recognition of Poland's western border - binding under international law - as described in the Gbrlitz Treaty between the German Democratic Republic and Poland and in the Warsaw Treaty between the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland, is unrenounceab le. Upon unification of the two German States, the future German constitution, for instance, will no longer contain article 23 of the Basic Law. Germany has no territorial 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the reunification of Germany and its implications on the European continent, emphasizing the importance of peace, democracy, and cooperation. It also touches on the need to acknowledge Germany's share of responsibility for past crimes and the importance of recognizing and respecting borders.

**Category**
Politics, International Relations