State Council of the GDR

The State Council of the GDR was the collective head of state for East Germany from 1960 to 1990. It functioned as a central governing body that represented the state's leadership, overseeing government functions, appointing ministers, and acting as a symbol of national authority. The State Council was led by a chairman and worked within the framework of a socialist government, closely aligned with the ruling communist party. It played a key role in maintaining state stability and implementing policies, serving as the formal voice of East Germany's government during its existence.