Bundestag Votes on Securing GDR Research
On May 19, 2023, the German Bundestag voted on a motion to secure funding for research on the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The motion was passed with a large majority, with 520 votes in favor, 78 against, and 11 abstentions.
The motion calls on the German government to provide long-term funding for research on the GDR, including funding for research institutions, scholarships, and archival preservation. The motion also calls for the government to establish a new research center on the GDR, which would coordinate and promote research on the topic.
The vote on the motion was the culmination of a long campaign by historians and other scholars who have argued that GDR research is essential for understanding German history and the present day. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the GDR, as well as a number of new research projects and publications on the topic. However, funding for GDR research has been uncertain, and there is concern that this important area of study could be neglected in the future.
The passage of the motion is a major victory for GDR researchers, and it ensures that funding for this important area of study will continue. The new research center on the GDR will be a valuable resource for scholars, and it will help to promote a better understanding of the GDR’s history and legacy.
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