East German cities, as well as former Yugoslavian and Soviet territories, were significantly affected by the weak economic situation they were left in after the fall of socialism.
Nii Ida-Euroopa linnad kui ka endised Jugoslaavia ja Nõukogude Liidu territooriumid olid tugevalt mõjutatud nõrgast majanduslikust olukorrast, millesse nad jäid pärast sotsialistliku korra lagunemist.