Ikea pledges 6 million to former prisoners of communist East Germany who were forced to build flat-pack furniture during the Cold War
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"We deeply regret that this happened," Walter Kadnar, CEO of Ikea Germany, said. "Since it became known that Ikea products were also made by political prisoners in the GDR (former East Germany), Ikea has consistently worked to clarify the matter."
"We gave our word to those affected that we would participate in supporting them. We therefore welcome the implementation of the hardship fund and are pleased to be able to keep our promise," said Kadnar.
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