Study Reveals Eastern Germany Benefited More from EU Funding
Study Reveals Eastern Germany Benefited More from EU Funding
A recent Ifo Institute study indicates that Eastern Germany received a disproportionate share of EU funding from 2014 to 2020, with nearly two-thirds of the €21 billion allocated to the region.
The analysis focused on financial support from the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund, highlighting that the funding primarily bolstered economically stronger cities and academic institutions in Eastern Germany, which still lag behind their Western counterparts. Ifo Institute Vice President Ragnitz cautioned that ongoing negotiations regarding the EU budget for 2028-2034 could lead to funding cuts, potentially exacerbating the financial challenges faced by many Eastern German states and municipalities.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de