Tag: poverty
Inequality: Gap between rich and poor threatens democracy
Billionaires are easily getting richer and leaving the rest of society behind. They should pay a lot more taxes – because the state needs their money more urgently than ever.…
Let’s talk about money: "I’m not a fake millionaire"
He had nothing, took drugs, was at the bottom. Then he won the lottery jackpot: Kürsat Yildirim aka Chico. Everything has been different for him since then – if it…
Munich: Lukas Bärfuss reads from his new novel – Munich
Lukas Bärfuss has written a novel about the question of whether one can escape one’s origins and poverty. He is now presenting “Die Krume Brot” in the Munich Literature House…
Federal Statistical Office: Every fifth person is at risk of poverty or social exclusion
Federal Office of Statistics One in five at risk of poverty or social exclusion A person is considered to be at risk of poverty if they have less than 60…
Why poverty is increasing in rural areas
Not much in the fridge, but a nice view of nature. In recent months, several charities have warned of the increase in the number of people in precarious situations. The…
Cannes, its festival, its glitter and its poverty rate
Its red carpets, its posh evenings, on yachts or by the gigantic swimming pools of opulent villas… In a few days, immersed in its festival, Cannes will appear to the…
Child poverty: in the thick of bureaucracy
Status: 04/25/2023 06:21 a.m Many low-income families are actually entitled to financial assistance. But they often fail because of bureaucratic hurdles. What’s wrong? By Wolfgang Wirtz-Nentwig, SR Jaqueline lives in…
Bangladesh’s garment workers: still close to the poverty line
Status: 04/24/2023 06:23 a.m Ten years ago, the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed. More than 1100 people lost their lives. What has changed since then – and what…
Dispute over basic child security: The difficult fight against child poverty
Status: 04/23/2023 7:35 p.m Every fifth child in Germany is affected by poverty. Family Minister Paus calls for twelve billion euros for basic child security. But is there a plan…
Why Parental Separation Can Push Their Children Into Poverty
As if breaking up with your spouse wasn’t painful enough. You still have to learn to live with less, and sometimes even much less, even if it means dragging your…