Hauck & Bauer: Today 59 Years Ago
On February 20, 1967, East Germany established its own citizenship.
Bridge Construction: How Road Building Destroys Landscapes
The article discusses the replacement of a monstrous elevated road from the DDR era in Leipzig with a new construction, critiquing the cultural and environmental impact of such projects.
Withdrawal by Günther-Wünsch – DDR History Remains Mandatory in Berlin Education
Berlin's Education Minister Günther-Wünsch has reversed her decision to make DDR history non-mandatory for high school students following sharp criticism of her initial plans.
"Don't be surprised if young people fall for socialist rat catchers"
A warning against omitting East German history from school curricula, emphasizing the lessons that can be learned from the ideological pitfalls of the DDR.
That is one of the reasons why young people are standing on Reichinnek
Historian Hubertus Knabe warns of a lack of historical knowledge about the DDR dictatorship among young people, stating that this ignorance jeopardizes democracy.
DDR history no longer mandatory in Berlin's upper secondary schools
Berlin students will no longer be required to study DDR history and its implications due to a new curriculum framework, alarming history teachers.
“Hoping that this decision will be reconsidered”
The new Berlin curriculum no longer mandates the teaching of East German history, drawing criticism from associations and educators who call for revisions.
Special Pensioners in the GDR: They Were Forgotten
Pensioners in East Germany have long fought in vain for their additional entitlements earned in the GDR, with the dissolution of the 'Round Table for Pension Justice' highlighting their ongoing struggles.
Artist Manfred Butzmann Dies: Painter of Berlin's Rough Soul
Artist Manfred Butzmann, known for his anarchic posters that challenged the DDR and for his contributions to Berlin's cultural landscape after the fall of the Berlin Wall, has passed away.