Die Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands (ost) - Eine Zusammenfassung

In this video, I'm talking about the Communist Party of Germany (East). The aim is to provide a brief overview and discuss its history, goals, and activities. Due to its emergence amidst the turmoil of the GDR's collapse, it is the only party within the German communist movement with an "East German" character. Like its sister parties, the KPD (East) bases its principles on Marxism-Leninism, but naturally has its own unique characteristics. This video is the third and final installment in my series of short videos about working-class parties in Germany. Regardless of one's stance on various groups/parties, I hope this video offers the opportunity to acquire some basic knowledge about them. It might also help some people find their way around. I will try to highlight what I consider to be the most important points that define each party and distinguish it from others. Enjoy listening! Key terms: Proletariat - the social class of wage earners, i.e., workers Proletarian - the worker (individual person) Bourgeoisie - the ruling class of capitalist society, which owns the means of production Capitalist - an individual who owns significant capital (money and means of production) Capital - financial resources, assets, or means of production (factory/machinery) Imperialism - the highest stage of capitalism, characterized by the exploitation and abuse of the majority of the world's countries and peoples by individual superpowers/economic blocs such as the USA, China, Russia, or the EU Internationalism - political ideas and aspirations that transcend the nation-state and advocate close cross-border cooperation Proletarian internationalism - solidarity of the working class worldwide Questions, comments, and criticism are welcome in the comments section. :) Sources: https://www.k-p-d.org/index.php/kpd/u... https://www.k-p-d.org/index.php/kpd/g... https://www.k-p-d.org/index.php/aktue... The KPD is dead! - Declaration of resignation: https://archive.is/mzEnw#selection-26... #socialism #communism #politics #education