Yeah, true. I know that phenomen. And it is true in eastern germany as well. Dresden for example has always working elevators and the stations are looked after

Yeah, true. I know that phenomen. And it is true in eastern germany as well. Dresden for example has always working elevators and the stations are looked after regulary. The small towns? It can take weeks, before a broken elevator is fixed, or a public toilet reopened. (If there is one at all in the first place) Until then you have to step over pee and shit.