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Sounds of repression
Online audio edition of GDR espionage trials
Töne der Repression
© Bundesarchiv/ Witzel
With the online edition "Sounds of Repression", the Federal Archives - Stasi Records Archive is making audio recordings from espionage trials in the GDR systematically accessible for the first time.
The recordings provide an insight into the processes of political criminal justice. They document not only the content, but also the language, tone of voice and dynamics in the courtroom. The recordings thus open up new perspectives on the staging of court trials and the work of the secret services during the Cold War.
The online audio edition is constantly being expanded. In future, trials from all decades of the GDR will make historical developments in dealing with espionage and the accused audible and tangible.
At the launch of the online edition on June 17, 2026, we invite you to a presentation and discussion of the project.
Welcome by Prof. Dr. Michael Hollmann (President of the Federal Archives)
Presentation of the online audio edition and panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Daniela Münkel, Dr. Mark Laux and Dr. Ronald Funke (Outreach and Research, Federal Archives - Stasi Records Archive) moderated by Korbinian Frenzel (Deutschlandfunk)
Reception afterwards
Further information on the project at: bundesarchiv.de/toene-der-repressionThe event is open to the public. Please register at: or 030 18665-6770
"Haus 22" is not barrier-free accessible.Translated with DeepL
The recordings provide an insight into the processes of political criminal justice. They document not only the content, but also the language, tone of voice and dynamics in the courtroom. The recordings thus open up new perspectives on the staging of court trials and the work of the secret services during the Cold War.
The online audio edition is constantly being expanded. In future, trials from all decades of the GDR will make historical developments in dealing with espionage and the accused audible and tangible.
At the launch of the online edition on June 17, 2026, we invite you to a presentation and discussion of the project.
Welcome by Prof. Dr. Michael Hollmann (President of the Federal Archives)
Presentation of the online audio edition and panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Daniela Münkel, Dr. Mark Laux and Dr. Ronald Funke (Outreach and Research, Federal Archives - Stasi Records Archive) moderated by Korbinian Frenzel (Deutschlandfunk)
Reception afterwards
Further information on the project at: bundesarchiv.de/toene-der-repressionThe event is open to the public. Please register at: or 030 18665-6770
"Haus 22" is not barrier-free accessible.Translated with DeepL
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