Hans-Joachim Hoffmann

Hans-Joachim "Jochen" Hoffmann (10October 192919July 1994) was a German politician and party functionary of the Socialist Unity Party (SED).

Hoffmann rose to become an influential culture policymaker during Erich Honecker's rule over East Germany, briefly serving as head of the SED Central Committee Culture Department and later minister of culture before having to step down during the Peaceful Revolution.

Described as "Artists' advocate", Hoffmann was considered a liberal figure. Provided by Wikipedia