Things are a lot different. I have East German relatives. A cousin is actually here in the states now, working for HP. In 2007, when I was last in Germany, I was finally able to meet more of my East German family. They all drive BMW's and Merc's.
Yes, the W. Germans were not happy when the first waves from the East came over. But at the same time, it was a struggle, because families were finally reunited. Today, it is business as usual.