There is very little difference between people living in eastern and western Germany or those in rural and urban areas when they assess their quality of life.
This surprising result is one of the key findings of the Germany Monitor 2023 , a newly developed annual scientific study that provides a new perspective on the social and political attitudes and assessments of the German population. Researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena are involved in compiling the Germany Monitor.
The availability of affordable housing, the shortage of skilled labour and the growing disparity between rich and poor are seen as key local challenges in both urban and rural areas. ...
