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German reunification and the narratives of a place

An analysis of how coverage frames eastern Germany and reunification.

2 October 2025 · Media Tenor archive

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A long-term media image

The commentary describes changes in the tone of coverage of German reunification and asks which developments in eastern Germany receive attention.

Selection and omission

Media Tenor argues that the prominence of negative frames should be considered alongside the limited visibility of positive developments. This is the publisher’s interpretation of its coverage analysis, not a complete assessment of regional economic performance.

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