Focusing on the East German Social Democratic Party (SPD), this book explores its formation during the final days of the German Democratic Republic and its eventual merger with the West German SPD before unification. It provides an in-depth analysis of the party's structure, leadership, and associated groups, shedding light on its brief but significant role in the political landscape of a transforming Germany.
Focusing on the evolution of political parties in Germany, the book examines the dynamics of the Federal Republic and the German Democratic Republic post-World War II, as well as the developments in unified Germany since 1990. It offers an in-depth analysis of the party system and its political landscape, highlighting Germany's significance as a major player on the global stage.
This text discusses the most controversial decree in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany - the 1972 decision to ban ""radicals"" from civil service posts. Aimed at Communists, this led to dismissals, disciplinary proceedings and a loyalty check of three and a half million people.
This study of the German right-extremist movement looks at the three rightist political parties, neo-Nazi groups, skinhead gangs, and New Right intellectuals. It poses the question whether, at a time of global recession, the existing democratic system is resilient enough to meet the challenges posed by the xenophobic and racist groups.