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Poland vs Germany: How They Really Compare on Jobs, Safety and Growth

Taking a closer look at the data to ask whether Warsaw's conservative politics or Berlin's more liberal direction is more successful.

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Jörg Luyken
Oct 07, 2023
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Many people wonder how Poland and Germany really compare on economic performance, crime and migration outcomes. Warsaw has lower unemployment and rapid GDP growth, while Berlin has a more diverse labour market and higher life satisfaction — but what do the data actually show? This article breaks down the num…

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