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Söder Leads Backlash After Reichinnek Says the GDR Was Not Socialism

The dispute tests pledges to isolate Die Linke given majorities that can depend on its votes.

Former DDR Border Tower in Cumlosen Goes to Auction with €5,000 Reserve

Maja Nielsen’s 'Der Tunnelbauer' Wins 54th Buxtehuder Bulle

Springsteen Labels Trump Administration ‘Corrupt, Incompetent and Dishonest’ at Berlin Concert

Inka Bause Celebrates 40 Years on Stage with New Album and Upcoming Tour

DDR Civil Rights Icon Gerd Poppe Dies at 84

Fritz Streletz, Former GDR Military Leader, Dies at 98

German Tourist Arrested in Czech Republic Over 1984 DDR Escape

Thuringia Appoints Ex-Stasi Member as Minister, Prompting Backlash

Ikea to Pay €6 Million for East German Forced Labor Compensation

IKEA Commits €6 Million to Compensate East German Forced Labor Victims

Former Stasi Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for 1974 Berlin Wall Murder

Ex-Stasi Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Cold War-Era Murder

Ex-Stasi Agent Faces 12-Year Sentence for 1974 Berlin Shooting