Germany's East-West divide deepens amid political crisis and gloomy national mood

The article reports that Germany's East-West divide is expected to deepen as the country faces a political crisis and a generally pessimistic public mood. The claim is based on analysis from Anadolu Agency, with no specific events or data cited, making the assessment largely qualitative. This matters because a widening East-West rift could strain Germany's domestic cohesion and complicate coalition politics, with potential spillover into EU policy debates.