Until 1989, the GDR was governed by the Socialist Unity Party (SED), though other parties nominally participated in its alliance organisation, the National Front of Democratic Germany.
Sampai tahun 1989, RDJ dipimpin oleh Partai Persatuan Sosialis (SED), walau partai lainnya ikut serta dalam organisasi pendukung pemerintah, Front Nasional Demokratik Jerman.