Before his political downfall, Krenz was seen as a potential..
Diplomat
Reformer
Wat NATO General
Honecker's successor
Answer
Honecker's successor, Egon Krenz, was once considered a possible replacement for the East German leader. However, his political career was cut short when the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, leading to the reunification of Germany. Krenz's handling of the crisis and his subsequent arrest for his role in the deaths of those who tried to escape over the Berlin Wall damaged his reputation and ended his political ambitions.
Unveiling Egon Krenz: Exploring the Enigmatic Head of State of East Germany
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