Eastern Commissioner: Wealth Must Be Redistributed - Elisabeth Kaiser tackles Germany’s lingering east-west economic divide
Elisabeth Kaiser has taken on the role of Commissioner for Eastern Germany, despite previously questioning its necessity. She now stresses the need to represent eastern German interests more strongly in federal policy. Her focus is on addressing economic inequalities that persist decades after reunification.
Kaiser highlights the ongoing divide between eastern and western Germany. The former inner-German border remains visible in key areas such as corporate capital, property ownership, incomes, and pensions. She argues that these disparities are not just between regions but also exist within western Germany itself.
Kaiser’s role now centres on pushing for policy changes that reduce regional disparities. She insists that inherited wealth and structural inequalities must be addressed directly. The goal is to ensure that economic strength is shared more evenly across Germany.
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