Why did east Germany not develop nuclear weapons?

East Germany did not develop nuclear weapons primarily due to its political and military alignment with the Soviet Union, which discouraged independent nuclear programs among its satellite states. Additionally, the East German government lacked the necessary resources, technological expertise, and industrial capacity to pursue a nuclear weapons program. The focus was instead on conventional military capabilities within the framework of the Warsaw Pact. Ultimately, East Germany's nuclear ambitions were further curtailed by international treaties and agreements against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.