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How did Erich Honecker get back into politics?
Following World War II, Erich Honecker was freed by the Soviet army and relaunched his political activities.
What did Walter Ulbricht have to do with Erich Honecker's return to politics?
In May 1945 Erich Honecker was picked up by chance in Berlin by Hans Mahle and taken to the Ulbricht Group.
Did Erich Honecker's return to politics go smoothly?
Erich Honecker’s role in the group was undecided, as he had yet to face a party process. This ended in a reprimand due to his undisciplined conduct in fleeing prison.
Did Erich Honecker remain in office?
What did Erich Honecker study?
Erich Honecker studied academic courses and practical underground political techniques with a view to developing a core disciplined and reliable communist political cadres for assignment in Communist Parties worldwide.
Did Erich Honecker get back into politics after attending the International Lenin School?
In 1930, aged 18, Erich Honecker entered the KPD, the Communist Party of Germany.

Question: Was he well received this time?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Erich Honecker well received after joining the Communist Party of Germany?