The Capital Cities – Berlin 25 years after the fall of the Wall

Hardly any other German city has experienced more ups and downs than Berlin. The fall of the Wall and reunification opened up unimagined perspectives and opportunities. Has Berlin made the most of these opportunities? Where does the city stand today in economic, social and political terms? How do Berliners view their city? How satisfied are they with the economy and administration, or with life in the city and in their neighborhood? What challenges do Berlin’s government and administration face? This unique type of in-depth urban study published by the non-profit Hertie Foundation under the direction of Helmut K. Anheier and Klaus Hurrelmann provides representative data on the living environments in the German capital 25 years after the fall of the Wall – scientifically  sound, up-to-date and highly readable.

Heide Möller-Slawinski and Dr. Marc Calmbach from SINUS-Institut contributed the article “Milieus und Lebenswelten in Berlin”.