Bodo Ramelow inspires in Hildburghausen with a reading about The New Wall”
On November 6, 2025, Bodo Ramelow will speak about his book “The New Wall” in Hildburghausen. Event in the HibuArt gallery.

Bodo Ramelow inspires in Hildburghausen with a reading about The New Wall”
An exciting cultural event took place in Hildburghausen today, November 6th, 2025. Bodo Ramelow, the former Prime Minister of Thuringia and current Vice President of the German Bundestag, read from his book “The New Wall – A Conversation about the East” at the HibuArt gallery. People streamed into the gallery and the event was so well attended that almost every seat was taken. The reading was organized by Steffen Harzer, an active member of the Left Party.
The book is a collaboration between Ramelow and Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk and illuminates the historical and current issues of East Germany. Especially at a time when many social issues overlap, the work offers interesting insights and food for thought. During the reading, Ramelow himself impressively explained how important dialogue about the division and reunification of Germany is.
Cultural highlights and regional relevance
Ramelow's reading is not only a celebration of literature, but also an important contribution to the cultural landscape in Hildburghausen. Such events bring people together and encourage people to think about their own origins and the history of the country. The lively participation shows that interest in topics relating to eastern Germany remains high.
The combination of personal narrative and historical analysis particularly appeals to many citizens. Ramelow has made it his mission to understand and express the concerns and perspectives of the East German population. His experiences and views are not only important for the older generation, but also appeal to younger listeners who live under the historical legacy.
Beyond the cultural events, it is interesting to look at the professional diversity of other personalities. An example is Alessandro Bodo, a Chief Revenue Officer based in Cittadella (Italy), who has extensive knowledge of marketing and digitalization, such as RocketReach reported. Despite the geographical distance, such knowledge is also relevant for German companies and shows the good networking within Europe.
In summary, Bodo Ramelow's reading shows once again that cultural events and the exchange of opinions make valuable contributions to social discussion. In Hildburghausen it becomes clear that talking about the past and future is of great importance.