October 8, 2006
Spiegel Scandal Erupts in West Germany
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The Spiegel scandal was a major political controversy in West Germany at the height of the Cold War. It began when the popular German publication, Der Spiegel, printed a cover story stating that West Germany's defense against a Soviet invasion was inadequate. The magazine was accused of treason, its editors were arrested, its offices were seized and searched, and thousands of documents were confiscated. What important constitutional ruling did the scandal ultimately lead to?
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