Historian Klaus-Dietmar Henke on West Germany's Nazi Past and Hans Globke

In an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, historian Klaus-Dietmar Henke discusses the difficult early years of the Federal Republic of Germany after National Socialism, the many lies of that era, and how Nazi collaborator Hans Globke could remain head of the Chancellery. Henke's remarks come amid ongoing reflections on the Eichmann trial and the persistence of Nazi-era figures in West German institutions. The interview highlights the challenges of confronting the past and the mechanisms that allowed former Nazis to hold high office. Henke's analysis sheds light on the complexities of post-war German history and the enduring impact of these issues.