As Germany faces a hostile Russia, a defence firm plans to open a munitions plant in the ex-communist east -- but many locals ...
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East-West Economic Divide Fuels Far-Right

East-West Economic Divide Fuels Far-Right Eastern Germans Second-Class Status Drives Far-Right Support 35 Years Post-Reunification ...
The Big Ideas: What Is History? After moments of great upheaval, scars can last for generations. By Jenny Erpenbeck Jenny Erpenbeck is a writer. This personal reflection is part of a series called The ...
Lenzen, Germany is turning itself into a green tourist destination, with the country’s largest vegan hotel and a nature preserve. It also has a fascinating Cold War history. ByChristopher Elliott, ...
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Behind the wall: Daily life in East Germany

In this video, we explore daily life in East Germany during the Cold War. From the state-controlled economy and strict ...
To reach voters outside its Eastern heartlands, the AfD is putting a new gloss on its anti-immigrant message — while sticking with its agenda. To reach voters outside its Eastern heartlands, the AfD ...
Germany is heading for its largest deficit since the reunification between the east and west three decades ago due to the ...
"Original GDR Soft Ice Cream" has become a genuine money-spinner for Steffen Pretzsch, 56, who runs an ice cream parlour near Naumburg Cathedral. Two billboards advertise the treat outside his café, ...