According to official statistics, more than 13 million people in Germany are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, representing about 15 percent of the population.
The most vulnerable groups include single parents, large families, people with migration backgrounds, and many pensioners whose incomes are insufficient to cover rising living costs.
The figures also highlight significant regional disparities, with poverty rates in eastern states considerably higher than in western Germany.
Social organizations have long called for stronger measures against poverty, including reforms to basic social security and increased support for low-income households.
Sources - Agencies
