East German Poster Database

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• Das kann doch nicht alles gewesen sein!

  Poster advertises for Bündnis 90 and the Greens in one of the 1990 elections in East Germany.

• Bringt das Eis zum Schmelzen: In den Bezirken - Jetzt Wahrecht für alle

  Poster shows a set of ice cubes with individual people frozen inside of them (indigo background). Poster reads "Melt the ice: In the districts - Suffrage for all". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Es hat ja doch keinen Sinn!

  Poster reads "It doesn't make sense". The k in "keinen" is crossed through with an x, making the poster read instead "It does make sense" (Es hat ja doch einen Sinn!). Die Grünen Bündnis 90 Insignia bottom right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Wie packt man einen Miethai?

  Poster reads "How does one grapple with a slum lord?" Die Grünen Bündnis 90 Insignia bottom right.

• Das kann doch nicht alles gewesen sein!

  Poster features a blue 100 DM note. Text reads "That can't all have been [possible]!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Wer aufhört, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen, geht den Bach runter.

  This poster consists of a purple and green background. The title reads, "He who stops swimming against the current goes under." with subtitle reading, "The reliable opposition - also in the government." At the bottom is the hedgehog mascot, and the slogan, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This poster was created for the October 1990 elections.

• Spekulanten wollen nur Ihr Bestes.

  This poster consists of a tan and green background. The title reads, "Speculators want only the best for you." with subtitle reading, "Whatever the cost. We redevelop the house, not the homeowner." At the bottom the hedgehog mascot is featured, along with the slogan, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This poster created for the October 1990 elections.

• Freie Fahrt für freie Bürger!

  This poster consists of red/green background. The title reads "Free travel for free citizens!" with the subtitle reading, "With bus, train, and bicycle. We bring more movement into the traffic policy". This poster was created for the October 1990 elections in Germany. At the bottom the hedgehog mascot is shown, along with slogan, "Viewpoints instead of lip service."

• Frauen gehören ins Haus!

  This poster consists of orange/green background. The title reads "Women belong in the home!" with subtitle reading "In the town hall. [This is a play on words: haus translating to "house", Rathaus translating to "town hall".] Below that states, "Everyone talks about women's politics. With us, women make politics." At the base of the poster the AL's hedgehog is shown, with the phrase, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This poster was created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Ein Traum wird wahr: Berlin Endlich Autofrei!

  This poster shows a Berlin street filled with several feet of garbage. The text at the top reads, "A dream comes true: Berlin is car-free!" with the text to the bottom left saying, "Instead of trash export- waste avoidance now." At the far right the text says, "AL-group in the House of Representatives of Berlin." and features the usual Alternative Liste hedgehog. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.

• Wehrgerechtigkeit muß sein.

  This poster has a fluorescent pink background with dark green text boxes. The top text reads "Military justice," while the middle text reads "Therefore, the abolition of general conscription in Germany." The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections, and features the signature phrase of "Viewpoints instead of lip service" at the bottom of the poster.

• Vermeiden Sie Recycling!

  This poster has a light green background with dark green text boxes. The top text states, "Avoid recycling!" followed by "Reduce your garbage. Waste recycling is good. Waste is better." The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom due to the coalition of the Green part and Alternative Linke party. The poster is from the October 1990 elections, and features the signature "Viewpoints instead of lip service" at the bottom of the poster.

• Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit.

  This poster has a yellow background with dark green text boxes. With the phrase "Unity and justice and freedom" from the Duetschlandlied features at the top, along with the text below stating, "And for immigrants and refugees. Because human rights are not just for Germans." The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections and features the signature "Viewpoints instead of lip service" slogan at the base.

• Umweltschutz macht doch nur Arbeit!

  This poster has a blue background with green highlight boxes with text promoting the Green Party. The hedgehog of Alternative Liste appears at the bottom.The text reads, "Environmental protection is just work! And that becomes jobs. Labor market policy that benefits everyone." The very bottom of the poster reads, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This represents a coalition between the Green and Alternative Liste parties. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.

• Mo Di Mi Do Fr: Stunden sind genug!

  This poster shows a man operating machinery repeated in rows under the abbreviations for the days of the week. Below the images the text says "Hours are enough!" In the last column there is a red "35". At the very bottom the text says, "Alternative Liste for democracy, environmental protection, and reduction of work hours."

• Jede/r dritte darf nicht wählen wahlrecht für alle.

  This poster shows a photograph of a crowd with the occasional person scratched out. The Top text reads "Every third person is not allowed to vote. Voting rights for everyone." This poster addresses the lack of voting rights for immigrants in Germany. The poster goes back to the election of 1990.