Hans-Wilhelm Saure

Hans-Wilhelm Saure is the "Bild"-Chefreporter who spearheaded the press inquiry into the origins of the "Schabowski-Zettel," the note that guided Günter Schabowski during the pivotal press conference announcing the opening of the Berlin Wall. Saure's persistent investigation, involving press inquiries and legal proceedings against the "Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland" (House of History), aimed to uncover the chain of ownership of the document. The "Haus der Geschichte" had previously kept the details surrounding the seller of the note confidential. Recent news articles highlight the culmination of Saure's efforts, as the "Haus der Geschichte" has now revealed the details of how the document came into their possession, ending a long-standing mystery. Saure's work is significant because it sheds light on a crucial artifact related to a pivotal moment in German history.