A court in Münster has ordered the Haus der Geschichte (House of History) in Bonn to reveal the identity of the seller of the famous note written by Günter Schabowski, an East German Politburo member, which played a pivotal role in the fall of the Berlin Wall. The note, purchased in 2014 for 25,000 euros from an anonymous seller with a confidentiality agreement, is considered a crucial artifact of German history. The lawsuit was initiated by journalist Hans-Wilhelm Saure of Bild, who argued that the public interest in knowing the seller's identity outweighs the seller's confidentiality rights. The Münster court upheld previous rulings requiring disclosure, citing the importance of press freedom and the public's right to historical transparency. The case highlights ongoing debates over privacy, historical provenance, and the handling of sensitive artifacts related to the fall of East Germany. The note's significance is underscored by Schabowski's hurried remarks during a press conference on November 9, 1989, where he announced the immediate opening of East German borders, unintentionally triggering the fall of the Berlin Wall. The case remains open for possible appeal to the Federal Administrative Court, reflecting the case's importance for press rights and historical accountability.