Events tagged with "socialist unity party"

Historical Events tagged with "socialist unity party"

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Politics & Government

Erich Honecker's Rise in the Socialist Unity Party

May 3rd, 1971 53 years ago

Erich Honecker was appointed First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, taking over from Walter Ulbricht. His selection marked a significant shift in the leadership of East Germany, indicating a desire for stability and continuity within the socialist framework. Honecker's leadership style and policies would shape the GDR’s domestic and foreign affairs for nearly two decades. He emphasized strict party control and loyalty and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to socialism.