For the German People

Secrecy and Transparency

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July 12th 2009
Would you look? Would I look? Every time I think about the opening of the Stasi files in 1992, I ask myself the question: If I had been a citizen of the GDR, would I have taken the opportunity to see if there was a file on me? And, if so, would I read it? About a week ago, our group had a chance to talk with Wolfgang Templin, one of the major dissidents in East Germany, someone who ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more