Günter Guillaume

Günter Guillaume

politician Germany

Günter Guillaume was a German politician and spy who served as the personal secretary to Chancellor Willy Brandt. His arrest in 1974 for espionage by the East German Stasi (State Security Service) led to a major political scandal that resulted in Brandt's resignation. The incident highlighted the tensions of the Cold War and the pervasive espionage activities between East and West Germany.

Born on Oct 01, 1927 (97 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
12,608
Power
117$
Sentiment
4.68
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 5,094,118 3,484 $62,000 42$
Dominican Republic 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 10,847,910 9,124 $89,000 75$
Totals 2 15,942,028 12,608 $151,000 117$
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Costa Rica Costa Rica: Günter Guillaume was Willy Brandt's personal secretary who was arrested on charges of being a spy for the Stasi. 4

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Desde el fondo del abismo de la historia

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Günter Guillaume was Willy Brandt's personal secretary who was arrested on charges of being an East German spy. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Desde el fondo del abismo de la historia

Venezuela Venezuela: Günter Guillaume was Willy Brandt's personal secretary who was arrested on charges of being an East German spy. 5

El Nacional: Desde el fondo del abismo de la historia