Is Lothar de Maizière A-List?
No — Lothar de Maizière is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
East German Prime Minister
Leads East Germany's transition to reunification.
German Reunification Role
Played a key role in negotiating the terms of German reunification with West Germany.
Ministerial Post Resignation
Resigns from his ministerial position in the newly unified government.
Stasi Involvement Revealed
Revelations regarding his past as a Stasi informant surface, impacting reputation.
Return to Legal Profession
Resumes legal career after political controversies.
Historical Significance Fade
De Maizière remains a figure of historical interest, though his influence has waned due to his Stasi past.
Last updated: February 21, 2026