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Gregor Gysi

Gregor Gysi is a trained attorney and veteran politician of Germany's socialist Left Party.

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Opinion: Germany Left Behind

While the new alliance of two leftist parties for Germany's early general election this fall might make the campaign more colorful, it certainly won't help the country, says DW-WORLD's Marc Young.

Gysi to Contest for PDS Again

Ex-Communists Ride High on Protest Wave

The success of Germany's "Monday Demonstrations," are symbolic of the unexpected return of the reformed Communists, who took a drubbing in the last federal elections but are ahead of the chancellor's party in some polls.

Communists Found EU-Wide Party

Communists from across Europe converged on Rome over the weekend to establish a new European-wide left party.

Dissidents Angered By the Release of East Germany's Last Leader

Former East German dissidents criticized the early release of East Germany’s last head of state. Egon Krenz was sentenced to six and a half years for his role in the fatal shootings of people trying to flee the country.

Back to the Future for Germany’s Socialists

Germany’s struggling socialist PDS, the successor party to East Germany's communists, has elected a new leader. The ballot came after an ongoing internal power struggle caused former leader Gabi Zimmer to step down.

Former Communists Teetering on the Edge

Germany’s former communists are fighting a bitter battle to keep their seats in the country’s parliament this Sunday. Their chances look slim and the other parties hope they stay that way.

Clearing the Political Air

The stench of political scandal is threatening to overwhelm Chancellor Gerhard Schröder’s government come the September 22 elections. The coalition government is hoping a new transparency bill clears the air.

Thank You, Women!

A politician’s visit to a brothel – officially - and perfume instead of speeding tickets are just some of the actions taken across Europe to mark International Women’s Day on Friday.

Former Communist Leads Berlin Economy

Now that negotiations for a red-red coalition in Berlin have concluded, the financial future of Germany’s capital rests in the hands of a former communist, Gregor Gysi.