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Denazification and Its Flaws
Post-World War II, a flawed denazification process meant to extricate the remnants of Nazi ideology from German society was implemented unevenly across the newly divided nation. East Germany, under Soviet influence, undertook harsher measures and saw higher numbers of prosecutions than West Germany, where many former Nazis were reintegrated into political and social structures.
This disparity led to a lack of accountability for numerous individuals who not only participated in the Nazi regime but continued to wield influence in the Federal Republic of Germany. The consequences of these decisions are still tangible today, as figures from those eras maintain positions of power in various capacities.