The March 18, 1990, election in East Germany saw the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) rise as the dominant political force, claiming key governmental positions. Sabine Bergmann-Pohl, a former lung disease specialist, became the president of the People's Chamber and the head of state following this election. The campaign was predominantly centered on the theme of reunification with West Germany, a goal shared by CDU Chancellor Helmut Kohl. While various political parties had different visions for reunification, the prevailing expectation among citizens was a swift amalgamation of East and West.
The civil liberties campaigners from Alliance '90/The Greens wanted a reformed GDR, while the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS) wanted to cement the old standards.
The election campaign in the German Democratic Republic was dominated by a single theme: reunification with the Federal Republic of Germany.
Following the March election, Sabine Bergmann-Pohl became president of the People's Chamber and head of the East German state due to a constitutional amendment.
The conservative CDU emerged as the strongest party in the East German parliament election, claiming the offices of prime minister and parliamentary president.
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