Regional differences in Germany have decreased, but are still large. The positive trend could reverse in the course of the ecological and digital transformation. But climate change and digitalisation are also known to hold opportunities – not least for rural areas. What can politicians do to ensure that all regions benefit from structural change? What can be learnt from success (failure) stories? And what are the prerequisites for innovation to increasingly take place in rural areas?
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