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Poverty has been rising sharply in Germany in recent years. According to recent reports, one in five children lives in poverty—about 2.2 million children who frequently face shortages in essential goods and opportunities, limiting their chances for education and social participation. Older people are increasingly affected as well: around one in five people over the age of 65 is considered at risk of poverty, and many struggle to get by on their pensions.
The significant rise in rents and living costs has become a major problem. This development means that more and more people rely on social support. The number of people seeking help at food banks is growing rapidly, with over 1.6 million supported by them. Many food banks have been forced to ration food due to the overwhelming demand.
It has also become a common sight in German cities to see more and more—especially older—people searching through bins for deposit bottles to supplement their income.
Despite repeated warnings from social organizations and experts about the worsening situation, their calls for stronger measures—such as affordable housing, higher wages, and targeted support for vulnerable groups—have so far largely been ignored by policymakers. Many believe that only comprehensive reforms can truly address the root causes of poverty and social inequality.
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