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Which nation initially opened its borders, allowing East Germans to head West?

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The nation is Hungary who opened its borders to Germany
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Answer: Hungary

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1989, the Hungarian government decreed Hungary–Austria border to be open, making it easier for Hungarians to go to Austria to purchase goods and services that were scarce in their side of the fence.

A friendship picnic held in August had over 900 East Germans, who were on holiday in Hungary at the time, crossed the border, escaping into Austria to then go to West Germany.

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