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3 reasons the past still shapes eastern Germany today

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Lisa Hänel
August 27, 2024

In 1989, people in former East Germany protested against socialism. The subsequent reunification with West Germany initially felt like a success story. But 35 years on, the popularity of the far-right AfD party among voters in eastern Germany hints at a deep rift.

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