franco + 96 FM February 28, 2018 German economy books record budget surplus of $45B in 2017. They are synonymous for export strength and industrial prowess. This result's coming in period of partnership between Conservatives and Social Democrats which is the most interesting part of this story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damirUSBiH + 327 DD February 28, 2018 Germany still has some 20 percent East to West Difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel + 384 PP February 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, damirUSBiH said: Germany still has some 20 percent East to West Difference. "Difference" is exactly why the AfD (Germany‘s right wing Alternative for Germany party) is so successful in eroding the base of the mainstream parties. And, of course - immigrants/refuge crisis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petar + 76 PP February 28, 2018 When there are social differences and dissatisfaction, the ultra-right parties are strengthening. East Germany has a massively higher vote for the extremist AfD party not because they are East Germans, but because of poor socio-economic conditions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites