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East German Prime Minister Willi Stoph, along with his entire cabinet, is forced to resign after huge anti-government protests.

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East Germany

Country in Central Europe (1949–1990)

East Germany, officially known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from its formation on 7 October 1949 until its reunification with West Germany (FRG) on 3 October 1990. Until 1989, it was generally viewed as a communist state and described…
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Willi Stoph

German politician (1914–1999)

Wilhelm Stoph was a German politician. He served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the German Democratic Republic from 1964 to 1973, and again from 1976 until 1989. He also served as chairman of the State Council from 1973 to 1976.
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