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GDR-Nostalgia in the Former East Germany and Politics of Memory of the PDS
Novosadová, Alena ; Konrád, Ota (advisor) ; Šmidrkal, Václav (referee)
In 1990 when the GDR and FRG were united, there was a lot of optimism about the future of the new state. However, after few years after this historical event, both West and East Germans felt disillusioned by the transformation process. The sensation of the East Germans was named GDR-nostalgia or the so called Ostalgie, nostalgic longing for the former GDR. This feeling was rooted both in the objective socio-economic situation and in the feeling of loss in the biographies of the East Germans. This paper deals with the political dimension of the GDR-nostalgia, focusing on the political party PDS, a successor party of the communist state party SED. Despite the pessimistic prophecies about the PDS the party was growing steadily in the East. The East Germans felt that the party represents their particular interests in the united Germany. Yet the PDS didn't use a chance to deal critically with its controversial history. The hypothesis is, that the party, by presenting an idealistic version of the GDR past to the public and their potential voters, tried to strengthen the nostalgia feeling in order to gain votes. To prove the thesis the structure of the party, its program and history institutions will be examined. The concept of politics of memory will be described.
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France and German unity (1989-1990)
Šmidrkal, Václav ; Perottino, Michel (advisor) ; Jeřábek, Martin (referee)
The dissertation "France and German unity (1989-1990)" deals with the influence of French politics on German reunification in 1989-1990. The first chapter summarises the prologue to this historical period which were more than forty years of French-German post-war relations. The next chapter examines President Mitterrand's activities in foreign politics related to Germany in 1989-1990. The last part outlines the French public debate over the reunification in 1989-1990.
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GDR-Nostalgia in the Former East Germany and Politics of Memory of the PDS
Novosadová, Alena ; Konrád, Ota (advisor) ; Šmidrkal, Václav (referee)
In 1990 when the GDR and FRG were united, there was a lot of optimism about the future of the new state. However, after few years after this historical event, both West and East Germans felt disillusioned by the transformation process. The sensation of the East Germans was named GDR-nostalgia or the so called Ostalgie, nostalgic longing for the former GDR. This feeling was rooted both in the objective socio-economic situation and in the feeling of loss in the biographies of the East Germans. This paper deals with the political dimension of the GDR-nostalgia, focusing on the political party PDS, a successor party of the communist state party SED. Despite the pessimistic prophecies about the PDS the party was growing steadily in the East. The East Germans felt that the party represents their particular interests in the united Germany. Yet the PDS didn't use a chance to deal critically with its controversial history. The hypothesis is, that the party, by presenting an idealistic version of the GDR past to the public and their potential voters, tried to strengthen the nostalgia feeling in order to gain votes. To prove the thesis the structure of the party, its program and history institutions will be examined. The concept of politics of memory will be described.
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The Phenomenon of Ostalgie in the New German Federal States
Vágnerová, Vendula ; Šafařík, Petr (advisor) ; Handl, Vladimír (referee)
This thesis deals with the phenomenon of ostalgie in the new federal states of FRG. This is a specific form of nostalgia for everyday life in the GDR, which became a basis for a retro style, later expanded into many areas of everyday life in Germany. To understand this nostalgia it is necessary to take it into context with the issues that the residents of the new federal states in Germany had to face. Ostalgie was a result of disappointment with the situation in early 90's, and therefore this paper firstly discusses the troubled process of German reunification. The central point of interest of this thesis are the different forms of ostalgie: so-called Ostalgie-Partys, the return of old East German products, Ostalgie on the Internet, its role in German film, so-called Ostalgie-Shows and another forms. The aim is to show that Ostalgie focuses on the culture and the everyday life of the GDR, and does not desire to return its regime. The work also points out the problem of differences between East and West Germans and depicts Ostalgie as a phenomenon that could be a support to German unification, rather than an obstruction.
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Reunification of German in memory of Czechs and Germans
CHALAŠ, Zdeněk
Aims of this bachelor thesis have to explore and describe the reunion of two German countries in year 1990, throughout oral and written captured memories of people. People was interviewed on both sides of the border as the Germans as the Czechs. Due to the specificity of the topic had to be interviewed people older than 30 years. The work has to present their views and attitudes. Age is deliberately chosen because research focused on people who experienced this event alone. The final result should indicative how people at that time saw the reunification. What the reunification had brought them. What had brought over time and what brings it now.
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Asylum policy of Germany (FGR) since reunification
Rynešová, Lenka ; Šauer, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
Germany was, is and will be an immigration country. We talk about an asylum policy since the reunification of Germany in 1990. Germany needed immigrants during the whole 21st century, on the other hand struggled with fear of their negative impacts on the economy and society. One hundred and thirty years since the recruitment of seasonal workers from abroad in the German Empire and 50 years from the recruitment of Turkish guest workers undoubtedly indicates a good (and necessary) time to create a more effective immigration and asylum policy. The integration of foreigners, especially Turks, is nowadays the main goal. As the social climate of German society has never been characterized by diversity, the main task of current German government is to create an opened German society towards foreigners and their integration.
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