This episode delves into the 1991 assassination of Detlev Rohwedder, head of the Treuhandanstalt, by the Red Army Faction (RAF). It explores Rohwedder's complex background as a social democrat and tough manager, the Treuhand's monumental and often criticized task of privatizing East German state-owned enterprises, and the motivations and characteristics of the RAF's third generation. The podcast highlights the immense challenges faced by the Treuhand and the lasting impact of its decisions.
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