How did the former East German communist party become today’s left-wing party “Die Linke”? What was its impact on West Germany? The book looks back at the history of integration of the PDS in a united Germany and analyzes the debates that erupted on this issue. What were the drivers, circumstances, and obstacles for one of the most contentious and consequential political developments of recent decades?
Thorsten Holzhauser
Linkspartei Postkommunismus Politische Parteien Politische Kultur Transformation Left-wing party post-communism political parties political culture transformation