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1941: Born, Zollbrück
1962-63: Studied philosophy at the Humboldt University, Berlin
1963-66: Studied general cultural studies at the Karl Marx University, Leipzig
1969: Doctorate in mass media from the Karl Marx University, Leipzig
1966-86: Academic posts, the Karl Marx University, Leipzig
1986-90: Rector, College of Film and Television, Potsdam-Babelsberg
1986-90: Treasurer, CILECT (International Association of Film and Television Schools)
1990: Member of the Volkskammer (East Germany's parliament)
1990-2005: Member of the Brandenburg Regional Assembly
1991-93: Chairman of the Brandenburg branch of the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS)
1993-2000 Chairman of the PDS (from 2007,and 2003-: known as Die Linke)
2005-09: Member of the Bundestag
2009-: President of the European United Left/Nordic Green Alliance in the European Parliament
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