Bischofferode. Das Treuhand Trauma

The documentary focuses on the history of Bischofferode and its significance in the global potash market during the early 1990s. It highlights how Bischofferöder Kalisalz was highly regarded for its quality and maintained a loyal customer base in Western Europe, especially Scandinavia, prior to German reunification.

The film provides an in-depth look at the mega-deal involving the potash merger, which was one of the largest economic transactions following reunification. The deal has resulted in significant financial burdens for taxpayers, amounting to nearly two billion euros to date. Thuringia, which is rich in potash resources, has seen a dramatic loss of its mining operations, including those in Bischofferode, leading to ongoing costs for mine rehabilitation and safety.