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SocietyGermany marks 36 years of unity: Why was the country divided and how united is it today?

Germany is marking 36 years since reunification. Only 17% of former East German citizens kept their jobs after the system changed, a legacy that remains visible in regions facing labour shortages and a lack of corporate headquarters.

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Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-03 12:44Original

Germany marks 36 years of unity: Why was the country divided and how united is it today?
Society