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Who withdrew the East German citizenship of Wolf Biermann, prompting Hagen's move to Hamburg?

  • The East German government

  • The West German government

  • The US government

  • The UK government

Answer

The East German government withdrew the East German citizenship of Wolf Biermann, prompting Hagen's move to Hamburg. Biermann was a popular singer and songwriter who had been critical of the East German government. The government's decision to withdraw his citizenship was seen as a way to silence him. Hagen, who had been a close friend of Biermann's, was deeply affected by the decision.
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