German revolutions of 1848–49 used on today's national flag of Germany as a symbol of the Republican movement and of the unity among the German-speaking people. Activism for liberal reforms spread through many of the German states, each of which had distinct revolutions. They were also inspired by the street demonstrations of workers and artisans led in Paris, France, from February 22 through 24, 1848, which resulted in the abdication by King Louis-Philippe of France and his exile in Britain. In France the revolution of 1848 became known as the February Revolution. The revolutions spread from France across Europe; they erupted soon thereafter in
Footballer of the Year in Germany Footballer of the Year in Germany The title Footballer of the Year () has been awarded in Germany since 1960. In 1996 the title Women's Footballer of the Year () was awarded for the first time. Both awards are determined by a poll of German football journalists from the Association of German Sports Journalists ("Verband Deutscher Sportjournalisten") and the publication kicker. Eligible are German players abroad and players in Germany. The current titleholders are Toni Kroos from Real Madrid and Dzsenifer Marozsán from Olympique Lyonnais. In 2004, the Brazilian Aílton became the first foreign player to attain the honour. From