Historical Events tagged with "honeycker"

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Politics & Government

Erich Honecker Removed from General Secretary Position

October 17th, 1989 35 years ago

The East German Politburo convened to vote on Erich Honecker's removal from his role as General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, reflecting the growing unrest and demands for reform within East Germany. This decision came amid widespread protests and shifting political tides across Eastern Europe, marking a significant shift in the leadership of the German Democratic Republic.

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