The only ground meat pie with a pastry crust that I'm aware of is tortiere... No pastry in Canada either, nor does that appeal. The only ground meat pie with a pastry crust that I'm aware of is tortiere, also delicious. Pot pies generally have something chunky and stewish inside (beef or chicken).
Germany never did. East Germany became communist in 1945 when the USSR ocupied it after WW II.
Two communist members of the council refused to sign the proclamation establishing the new state. The Soviets reacted quickly to the action in West Germany. In October 1949, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) was officially announced. These actions in 1949 marked the end of any talk of a reunified Germany.