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East German economy still trails west 36 years after reunification
Three and a half decades after German reunification, the eastern states continue to lag behind the west economically, with lower wages, productivity and growth persisting despite trillions of euros in transfers. Reports revisiting the anniversary highlight how the gap has narrowed far more slowly than hoped, keeping debates alive about the long-term cost of unification and regional inequality within Germany.
Why now: The 36th anniversary of German reunification has prompted fresh reflection on the unfinished economic convergence between east and west.
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