2. The GDR ceased to exist in 1990. Why? What were some of the consequences for its citizens? What does Simpson mean by N/Ostalgie? [hint:Ost=East]
The GDR was subsumed into the Federal Republic of Germany. For the citizens who’s opinions ranged from mildly unsatisfied to somewhat contentious were able to invest their identities into the state. Simpson implies that’s GDR has not lost its cutting edge when referring to its N/Ostalgie
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