East-West divide still exists in Germany

EUObserver released an article in July 2015 on a report published by the German think-tank concerning ongoing economic and social differences persisting between regions in West and East Germany.

The report, titled So geht Einheit – Thus goes unity – compares several aspects of life in former West and East Germany. The graphs often show two very distinct lines moving in the same direction, but with a gap that does not close over time.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 24.07.15: Study: Effects of German division have endured longer than expected http://www.euractiv.com/sections/languages-culture/study-effects-german-division-have-endured-longer-expected-316562

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