"Mounting social and political upheaval in East Germany and the resulting pressure for German reunification..." Initially the "pressure for reunification" certa

"Mounting social and political upheaval in East Germany and the resulting pressure for German reunification..." Initially the "pressure for reunification" certainly didn't come from the people risking their lives demonstrating in East Germany. All they wanted was a democratic East Germany. They didn't ask for reunification. In fact, many still wouldn't today.