German reunification: How inequality is shaping a new East German identity
A new study highlights persistent structural disparities in wealth and leadership positions between East and West Germany, 36 years after reunification.
According to DW, a new study highlights persistent structural disparities in wealth and leadership positions between East and West Germany, 36 years after reunification.
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include East German, German and West Germany.
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- East German, German, West Germany, East
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