Threats to FRG stability Flashcards
1
Q
East/West relations
A
CDU/CSU opposed Ostpolitik as it was giving in to communism
A close advisor of Brandt was exposed as an East German agent so Brandt resigned.
2
Q
Opposition
A
Increased worker strikers in 80s due to Kohl’s conservative policies
The Greens opposed nuclear missiles in Germany - won 12% of vote
DKP - received financing from GDR, didn’t win much
NPD - neo-Nazi, didn’t do much
3
Q
Economic problems
A
National debt rose from 16% in 1970 to 40% by 1982.
Unemployment peaked at 9% in mid 80
4
Q
Threats limited by ….
A
5% rule limiting minority parties Ostpolitik prevented conflict Brandt resigned after spy conflict Banning of extremist groups Joining Nato and EEC
