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Poverty
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Pension Crisis: 3.4 Million Retirees in Poverty, a Feminist System is Needed
German pension crisis disproportionately affects women, data shows According to a special analysis of the Federal Statistical Office,…
Germany’s Labor Minister Calls for More Full-Time Jobs for Mothers to Tackle Women’s Poverty
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) urges the economy to improve working conditions in order to increase female employment. “Employers…
The Left Pushes for Anti-Poverty Commissioner to Tackle Germany’s Poverty Crisis
The Left Party has called on the German government to intensify its fight against poverty in the country…
The Silent Struggle of Municipal Poverty
Local Governments’ Financial Struggles Overlooked in the Wake of Upcoming Elections As the election season approaches, a few…
Poverty Pandemonium: Child Poverty on the Rise, 2024 Deadline in Jeopardy!
Last year, the number of children and young adults at risk of poverty has slightly increased compared to…
Child Poverty a Looming Threat!
A large majority of parents in Germany consider child poverty a pressing problem. According to a survey commissioned…
28 Million Baby Boomers at Risk of Poverty in Old Age
As many contemporary workers fear poverty in old age, a recent study by the Pestel Institute suggests. The…
Germany’s Shame: Billionaire Founder of Christian Charity Blasts Politicians for Ignoring Child Poverty in Election Campaign
Founder of the Christian aid organization “Die Arche”, Bernd Siggelkow, has criticized the political response to child poverty…
20% of Retirees on Brink of Poverty, Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences of Military Spending Over Retirement Funds
The number of pensioners considered at risk of poverty has increased by 300,000 in the past year. This…
Poverty Pandemic: 1 in 5 Germans on Brink of Disaster!
In Germany, approximately 17.6 million people, or 20.9% of the population, were at risk of poverty or social…
Germany’s Unseen Poverty Plague
According to the 10th Family Report, the risk of poverty for single parents in Germany is three times…
German Single Parents Face a Triple Threat of Poverty
A recent report by the German Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth highlights the…
200,000 More on the Brink of Poverty in a Decade!
According to recent data from the Federal Statistical Office, the number of seniors relying on social assistance has…