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Germany news: Berlin losing its appeal for many Germans

Summary by Deutsche Welle
Fewer than a third of Germans find their capital city "fascinating", a sharp fall from 20 years ago, a survey has found. Germany is also mulling further action against Russia over the Leipzig drone incident.

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Once, Berlin's mayor Wowereit boasted that the city was poor but sexy. That was a bold statement even then. But now these times are definitely over, as a survey suggests.

What fascination does Berlin still have? The FAZ wanted to know and started a survey. The results are devastating for the capital.

·Berlin, Germany
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The picture has changed: Almost two decades ago, Berlin was still regarded by many Germans as a fascinating metropolis – at least according to the survey. In the meantime, the capital seems to be considerably less popular.

·Hamburg, Germany
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No prejudices: a clear majority of Germans know Berlin – and much of it doesn't like it there. The city has experienced an economic upswing.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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Berlin is no longer so attractive to Germans. The claim that it is a fascinating metropolis was supported by only 31 percent of the participants in the Allensbach Institute poll.

·Novi Beograd, Serbia
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Frankfurter Allgemeine broke the news in Frankfurt, Germany on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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