The unification of the two parties was symbolic of the new friendship of German socialists in defeating their common enemy; however, the communists, who held a majority, had virtually total control over policy.
Penyatuan kedua partai itu melambangkan persahabatan antara kaum sosialis Jerman dalam mengalahkan musuh bersamanya; namun, Partai Komunis, yang memegang mayoritas, memiliki kendali penuh atas kebijakan yang dibuat.