On 7 October 1949 the German Democratic Republic was formed with the adoption of a new constitution , establishing a political system similar to that of the Soviet Union . Within the state ’s socialistic single party government , Honecker determinedly resumed his political career and the following year was nominated as a candidate for the Politbüro of the SED ’s Central Committee . As President of the Free German Youth movement , he organised the inaugural '' " Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend " '' in East Berlin in May 1950 and the 3rd World Festival of Youth and Students in 1951 , although the latter was beset with organisational problems
3rd World Festival of Youth and Students
3rd World Festival of Youth and Students
Erich Honecker