Germany news: Berlin losing its appeal for many Germans
Fewer than a third of Germans find their capital city "fascinating", a sharp fall from 20 years ago, a survey has found. Germany is also mulling further action against Russia over the Leipzig drone incident. DW has more.
By 2045, over 20% of the working-age population in eastern German states could disappear without immigration, according to the German Economic Institute (IW). This would severely impact sectors like care workers, hairdressers, craftspeople, and doctors. The most affected regions include Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt, where the AfD party could make record gains in upcoming elections. Anti-immigration policies are a key platform for the AfD.
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