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Perception vs. reality in Eastern Germany

How wide is the economic gap between eastern and western Germany today – and to what extent does the perception of disadvantage shape the political mood? The data paint a nuanced picture: in 2024, productivity in eastern Germany reached just under 90 per cent of the all-German level. Disposable income stood at around 92 per cent of the western level. The gap in private wealth remains significantly wider. Read more about the topic and an analysis on the political consequences on deutschland.de (link in first comment).