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Death of East German Dissident Gerd Poppe
Gerd Poppe, an 84-year-old East German dissident and human rights activist, died on Saturday; his decades-long activism against the SED regime, including imprisonment, led to post-reunification roles as a minister and member of parliament, while his early criticism of Putin and China's actions remai...
Death of East German Dissident Gerd Poppe
Gerd Poppe, an 84-year-old East German dissident and human rights activist, died on Saturday; his decades-long activism against the SED regime, including imprisonment, led to post-reunification roles as a minister and member of parliament, while his early criticism of Putin and China's actions remai...
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Gysi to Open Bundestag Session
77-year-old Gregor Gysi of Die Linke will open Germany's new Bundestag on March 25th due to his 31 years in parliament, exceeding Alexander Gauland's 84 years; his speech will address societal and international issues despite past Stasi accusations.
Gysi to Open Bundestag Session
77-year-old Gregor Gysi of Die Linke will open Germany's new Bundestag on March 25th due to his 31 years in parliament, exceeding Alexander Gauland's 84 years; his speech will address societal and international issues despite past Stasi accusations.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Bernhard Vogel: CDU Politician and Former Minister-President Passes Away at 92
Bernhard Vogel, former Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia, passed away at age 92; his 50+ year career in the CDU included educational reforms and bridging East-West divides after German reunification.
Death of Bernhard Vogel: CDU Politician and Former Minister-President Passes Away at 92
Bernhard Vogel, former Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia, passed away at age 92; his 50+ year career in the CDU included educational reforms and bridging East-West divides after German reunification.
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32% Bias Score
Peaceful Stasi Occupation Signals End of East German Communist Rule
Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, the East German secret police, Stasi, was peacefully occupied by citizens in Berlin on January 15, 1990, leading to its dissolution and the opening of its archives, preventing West German authorities from controlling sensitive information and symbolizing the en...
Peaceful Stasi Occupation Signals End of East German Communist Rule
Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, the East German secret police, Stasi, was peacefully occupied by citizens in Berlin on January 15, 1990, leading to its dissolution and the opening of its archives, preventing West German authorities from controlling sensitive information and symbolizing the en...
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36% Bias Score
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia will be the European Capitals of Culture in 2025, showcasing programs "C the Unseen" and "Borderless," respectively, which reflect their complex histories and focus on overcoming division to foster European unity.
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia will be the European Capitals of Culture in 2025, showcasing programs "C the Unseen" and "Borderless," respectively, which reflect their complex histories and focus on overcoming division to foster European unity.
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36% Bias Score
East Berlin's Round Table: Negotiations, Power Plays, and the Stasi's Data Destruction
The first meeting of the Central Round Table in East Berlin on December 7, 1989, brought together opposition groups and SED representatives to negotiate the GDR's transition to democracy, resulting in a decision allowing the Stasi to destroy electronic data which hindered post-unification investigat...
East Berlin's Round Table: Negotiations, Power Plays, and the Stasi's Data Destruction
The first meeting of the Central Round Table in East Berlin on December 7, 1989, brought together opposition groups and SED representatives to negotiate the GDR's transition to democracy, resulting in a decision allowing the Stasi to destroy electronic data which hindered post-unification investigat...
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48% Bias Score
Longest-Serving Member to Open German Bundestag
Gregor Gysi, a 77-year-old Left party politician and the longest-serving member of the Bundestag, will open Germany's 21st Bundestag on Tuesday, a change from the previous system of selecting the oldest member. Gysi previously served as a Berlin Senator and voted against reunification in 1990.
Longest-Serving Member to Open German Bundestag
Gregor Gysi, a 77-year-old Left party politician and the longest-serving member of the Bundestag, will open Germany's 21st Bundestag on Tuesday, a change from the previous system of selecting the oldest member. Gysi previously served as a Berlin Senator and voted against reunification in 1990.
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48% Bias Score
Pertini Calls for Stronger European Parliament, Political Union
During his final official visit, Italian President Sandro Pertini addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, urging unity and stronger institutions to overcome national divisions and achieve a more powerful and influential Europe.
Pertini Calls for Stronger European Parliament, Political Union
During his final official visit, Italian President Sandro Pertini addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, urging unity and stronger institutions to overcome national divisions and achieve a more powerful and influential Europe.
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36% Bias Score
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia share the 2025 European Capital of Culture title, with Chemnitz launching on January 18th to an 80,000-person crowd and Nova Gorica/Gorizia starting February 8th; both aim to overcome past divisions and foster unity through cultural exchange, using themes such as "C ...
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia share the 2025 European Capital of Culture title, with Chemnitz launching on January 18th to an 80,000-person crowd and Nova Gorica/Gorizia starting February 8th; both aim to overcome past divisions and foster unity through cultural exchange, using themes such as "C ...
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Peaceful Stasi Takeover Marks End of East German Secret Police
On January 15, 1990, East German citizens peacefully occupied the Stasi headquarters in East Berlin, symbolizing the end of the communist regime's secret police, following similar actions across East Germany, marking a turning point in the transition to democracy.
Peaceful Stasi Takeover Marks End of East German Secret Police
On January 15, 1990, East German citizens peacefully occupied the Stasi headquarters in East Berlin, symbolizing the end of the communist regime's secret police, following similar actions across East Germany, marking a turning point in the transition to democracy.
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40% Bias Score
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
DT64 Closure Sparks Massive Protests in Post-Reunification Germany
In 1991, the planned closure of East German youth radio station DT64 triggered massive protests involving chaining, hunger strikes, occupations, roadblocks, and 400,000 signatures, revealing the station's unique cultural importance and the resulting political and media integration challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Hardtwig Memoir Details Post-Reunification German Academia
Wolfgang Hardtwig's new memoir, "In der Geschichte," offers an unprecedented look into the integration of East and West German academia after 1990, highlighting the conflicts and collaborations between historians from both sides. The book covers his career from 1964 to 2024, focusing on his time at ...
Hardtwig Memoir Details Post-Reunification German Academia
Wolfgang Hardtwig's new memoir, "In der Geschichte," offers an unprecedented look into the integration of East and West German academia after 1990, highlighting the conflicts and collaborations between historians from both sides. The book covers his career from 1964 to 2024, focusing on his time at ...
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48% Bias Score
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