The AfD’s Victory in Germany

East Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union, while West Germany was firmly in the Western camp. Moscow and Washington both imposed their principles on their respective clients, the most notable of which in West Germany was "Never Again." That notion became part of German culture.

The AfD’s Victory in Germany

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East Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union, while West Germany was firmly in the Western camp.

Moscow and Washington both imposed their principles on their respective clients, the most notable of which in West Germany was "Never Again." That notion became part of German culture.

After World War II, Germany was divided into two parts.

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East Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union, while West Germany was firmly in the Western camp. Moscow and Washington both imposed their principles on their respective clients, the most notable of which in West Germany was "Never Again." That notion became part of German culture. After World War II, Germany was divided into two parts.

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After World War II, Germany was divided into two parts. In its place would be a general European interest.

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