Der Sänger Frank Schöbel, 83, hat mit »Weihnachten in Familie« die erfolgreichste Platte der DDR aufgenommen. Hier spricht er über Feiertage im Osten, seine Stasiakte und ein denkwürdiges Treffen mit Angela Merkel.
This article in DER SPIEGEL focuses on Frank Schöbel, a popular singer in the former East Germany (DDR), known for his successful Christmas album "Weihnachten in Familie". The piece explores his experiences celebrating Christmas during the DDR era, his dealings with the Stasi (East German secret police), and a memorable encounter with Angela Merkel. Essentially, it's a look at Schöbel's life and career through the lens of Christmas and his relationship with a prominent figure in post-reunification Germany.
