Poverty on rise among Germany's elderly

In Germany, poverty among the elderly is on the rise. The current energy crisis and record inflation have left pensioners in an even more precarious situation. And as Sibel Karkus reports from the city of Cologne, many now depend on additional public assistance to make ends meet.
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[@desiebawden61]

We all need to make sure our elderly parents are ok . Help where we can . 🌎🥺

[@pereinarolsson3928]

NO - kick out the politicians - say NO this is not fair.

[@pereinarolsson3928]

@@chronicreader beautiful solution for all...

[@elvincarvona7022]

I met alot of elderly German living in Argentina because they just couldn't afford to have a decent life in Germany really sad.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

I love Argentina They are smart

[@VanessaSouza-rz8uo]

In Argentina? Hum...

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

@@VanessaSouza-rz8uo beautiful country great people too bad about their government

[@elvincarvona7022]

@@VanessaSouza-rz8uo yes there pension from Germany goes very far in Argentina that's the reason some Germans move over there

[@tedoneilclark4710]

It's beyond sad it's misery.

[@asimwaheed8201]

Very sad state of affairs.

[@theIdlecrane]

Truly shocking...

[@AlChemist-235]

But true. Elderly Germans in the left wing Germony are like trash in comparison to... You know the thing.

[@tedoneilclark4710]

Horrific

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

Not surprising they invited the whole (3rd)world to live in their country for free, it was expectable

[@TeaAtTwo2]

This couple highlights and exemplifies the problem of renting long-term, especially in old age. Pensions often don't factor in rent payments assuming homeownership. Having a secure home is a necessity for nearly all.

[@chiquitabanana9836]

Secure home? Have you heard what the German goverment plans next week? GEG Gebäude Energie Gesetz. All new heating Systems musst reley in electricity. Oli, gas, soon wood forbidden. Means: houses older than aprox 15 years are/become worthless. Germany has the highest energy prices in the world.

[@pereinarolsson3928]

But Claus Schwab says we shall own nothing and be happy - did he lie then?

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

You need to acquire your prime residence while young

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

@@pereinarolsson3928 of course he lied

[@ChristianLehrer]

Agree. It’s completely unrealistic to retire and expect to be able to pay the same rent especially in one of Germany’s most expensive cities. They could move to a smaller town in Saxony and pay half as much in rent or even buy a small apartment.

[@monicagarza2381]

Unfortunately in Germany it is not common to own a property, so when they are retire, they receive monthly less money as when they worked, but they still paying a rent, and with the time , everything get expensive, food, services, rent, so it is an easy way to get poor. For example if they will own a property, they can have 1200€ only for food and services.

[@gregorywilson2124]

It is criminal what a rich country like Germany allows to happen to their retired citizens.

[@pereinarolsson3928]

Congratulations you have understood...

[@marcusseidel6824]

It is criminal that the money goes to all the refugees. There are too many of them. Older people rebuilt the country after the war. But thats all forgotten.

[@tedoneilclark4710]

It has learned nothing.

[@nanhinting7447]

Not only Germany. I believe it's all over the world where there is no safety net. What is more sad is as one gets older, one needs more medical care which are getting more expensive including the medication. It is better to expire early if one is poor.

[@azizkhan9154]

The fruits of liberalism

[@mmalam8148]

How 🤔 ❓ what

[@combatduckie]

the fruits of letting millions of arab n african nonworking non contributing taxes migrants in!

[@prikipriki30]

Liberalism/communism/agendas doesent rule the world, its capitalism striving for profit keeping half of the world starving.

[@esonon5210]

I thought Germany was this equal opportunity paradise that roamed in free healthcare and university.

[@c3realK1ll4h]

As often as us british and americans are told

[@Aksarallah]

it's only going to get worse for all countries

[@tedoneilclark4710]

Germany you should be ashamed of yourself. This is beyond horrendous. Elderly folks who have worked all their lives to end up in the misery of poverty. There is no excuse for this deprivation amongst it's people.

[@erenjaeger6928]

What do u want 90% tax?

[@kvetadaigneault7037]

Let this be a lesson to all, save some money for your retirement, a pension is only to help out not to rely on completely

[@happycook6737]

Yes! We must all learn to be very frugal. Even my friends that complain they have no money left to save can make cut backs but don't!

[@glendacastillo6504]

Most poor people don't have extra to save money.

[@pereinarolsson3928]

Yes if you have a high income - but if you dont....

[@nancyhsu5565]

The elderly couple are so dignified and sweet. I wonder if they have adult children who can help. If they were my neighbors I would befriend them. Fast food is expensive and seeing them unable to purchase even a single burger is sad. I wish people better off would watch out for people like the Dieckmann's. It sounds naive, but it could be so easy to reach out to anyone (especially the vulnerable elderly) who are struggling. It would be an honor to befriend them and treat them to something special.

[@vultoktok1848]

That is not the solution;Germany sees Ukraine's interests first than their citizens , they send billion of euros for aid and ammunition rather to use it to help the poor and the pensioners, pensioners who are struggling and preserving their self respect and dignities in exchange for Zelensky's whims and begging.

[@tednguyen7258]

germany is rich...in vn....they are truly poor.....no pensions in vn

[@nancyhsu5565]

@@tednguyen7258 You're sadly correct. It's extremely shameful how the people in power don't make the best decisions for the most vulnerable. You can't wait for the government. I still firmly believe ordinary citizens can do their part. I most admire those with very little who don't let that stop them from helping the poor even for that one time.

[@tednguyen7258]

asians should help asians....look at the usa trying to contain china....look at all the asian hate...white men only want asian woman for their white loser men that no one wants....rejects

[@cherylT321]

You have a really kind heart!

[@tentimesful]

in holland, retired people get 1400+ euros and non retired get 1200+... it is doable...

[@merci1619]

The pension system in German is one of the poorest. Instead, the Government spends the money on utter nonsense.

[@prikipriki30]

Its not goverments, half of the world is starving bc of capitalism

[@RavenBird1987]

​@@prikipriki30Capitalism is far better than communism.

[@colinscotland2887]

​@@RavenBird1987I prefer socialism

[@carolinesmith8024]

Sad it breaks my heart you're welcome here to United States of America I struggle myself also but at least I own my home which it is a tremendous help God bless everyone 🙏🙏🙏🌎🌎🌎🍰☕☕☕🐓🐓🐓🎂🎁🌷🌸💮🏵️🏵️🌻🥀🌹💐🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘

[@olgagavillas]

In Puerto Rico low income citizens from 62 yrs old can rent affordable apartments according to their monthly income: 10, 20 or 30 per cent. In countries such as Germany, they should provide for their elderly people something similar.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Thats a great program

[@ajmaeenmahtab8456]

Where are their children.

[@muadadam5901]

The family structure is damaged in the west, they probably only visit them on Christmas day that's if they have kids

[@kas789]

They dont care about their parents bc their parents didnt care about them when they were younger

[@teperreaper1781]

Europeans aRe PrOgReSsIvE aNd CiViLiSed, who cares about family units 🤣

[@joseywales148]

They don’t have children - it’s a country that doesn’t procreate. They are stoic, cold 🥶 and rigid people who live to drink and are very selfish people… German population declining that’s why they allow millions of immigrants into their country. The German race is nearing extinction

[@joseywales148]

@@branko4138 Same thing is happening in America with the educated white race…

[@junedhussain8705]

I hope some restaurant owner can invite them for a free meal. They haven't eaten in a restaurant for a while..it will make them happy

[@anasttau9908]

European Union is behaving as if there is no poverty in Europe between European people. This is what will kill the EU.

[@colinscotland2887]

EU is better than the UK

[@ediddysmith2500]

Well when you have the world economic forum members in government this is what you get.

[@pereinarolsson3928]

congratulations that you got it....

[@goylanddefree80]

Modern European Christian households tend not to care about their parents but over invest in spouse/children. I disagree with this strongly, as this only teaches the children the parents are disposable.

[@rab251]

Learn from Asians...we care and respect our elderly parents to the extent of extended living arrangements....I do understand the need for Care homes for very vulnerable elderly whom are having complex needs and require care in this way...but otherwise...no...look after your elderly people with utmost respect...they deserve it...Do for them and God will place people in your life to look after you!

[@lavenderflowers1075]

@Moonlight not really. Christians are taught to take care of the elderly.

[@goylanddefree80]

@sepulveda blvd modern Italian generations beg to differ

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

fair wages

[@irmakharisma2198]

I have germany friend here she live in Bali, has luxury life here, and get fund from government every month

[@gunnuts1832]

politicans fault!

[@colinscotland2887]

German state pension is more Generous than the UK's, this is why I support Scottish independence so we can give our pensioners more money in an independent Scotland and join the European single market, Love to Germany from Scotland.

[@blackmaster999]

ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE.

[@pereinarolsson3928]

yes - unfortunately is that the road to wake up...

[@oceanwave4502]

Baerbock: I don't care what voters think...

[@AlChemist-235]

What MY! voters think.

[@andyx8440]

Important message that shows the growing gap between the rich and poor! Shocking.

[@RosalynP-hx7ib]

Man you gotta buy properry while you are in your prime working years. Why the hell are some europeans complacemt with renting long term?

[@kubowich]

Poor old Germans with their 1200 EUR pensions...they need to try and look at central/eastern Europe where people receive 400-500 EUR pension and spend it all on rent + basics

[@capnoddy1905]

Where all the money goes around the world? Elderly cant have proper meal to eat. Working class cant afford all the bills like rent, energy, etc Youngsters have difficulty finding a job.....

[@UKindness4]

Sound just like what is America today for millions of elderly and they do not have free healthcare but high copays and deductibles with inflation if rent gouging and 4 food companies gouging! Welcome to the USA!

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

Why stay in Germany ??? Move abroad like I did! ECUADOR is perfect..I m 72 moved here at 69..my rent is 200 a month all utilities included ..food ca 160 a month..bus 15 cents !!! Health insurance is 72 a month

[@colinscotland2887]

It's not that easy and I would rather live in Germany.

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

@@colinscotland2887 Too boring lol

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Its hard living in first world countries today !!!!

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Poland is affordable and first world or close in the big cities anyway

[@tedoneilclark4710]

It used to be almost 1st world now 2nd bordering on 3rd.

[@jenatix8664]

Rich Economy not rich country

[@MrJuby101157]

It,s so said eldery that work they whole life to end up like this,you work and when you stop you cant go home and wait to die,but that is not only in Germany ,its also in the Nederlands also.people who help to bill up the country,and pay there tax money,who to live like this,

[@richardharris885]

my country many retirees have moved to Thailand Bali or countries that are cheaper to live in and have being doing so for years

[@mervekahraman5696]

they should come to turkiye it is a heaven for them , hell for us

[@carp433]

But we DONT want you in europe !!

[@nannetteenriquez7894]

The problem is they are so regimented they can’t get out of the box. We have 1.600 million undocumented USA citizens living like very well in Mexico.

[@kavinduheshan6229]

😢

[@glendacastillo6504]

I pay 1865 dollars for 2 bedroom apartment in Round Rock texas. Then you have to pay extra for the apartment insurance, pest control, trash., electricity. Water, and internet. I would be in heaven if my rent is less than 1000 dollars.

[@carolinesmith8024]

Omg so high hmmm terrible

[@williamsimmons7093]

The elderly are pushed aside to cater to the migrants, some thing here in USA.

[@rizsarwar2713]

elderly were pushed aside by german politicians to cater Americas aggressive attack on Russia via Ukraine.

[@teperreaper1781]

If u have such a problem with thr continent of america, leave to the lands of your ancestors. Dirty thief.

[@blogsUpdate]

Start blaming Migrant again

[@raghunandan2429]

What migrants to do with raising prices ? It is the state who has collected huge pension insurance and now not paying back enough money for retirement. BTW highly skilled migrants are contributing to pension system and paying high income tax to keep the country moving. Europe has to come out of illusion that everything is alright. Things are getting worse, everything is slow. Soon Europe will face troubles if not acted swiftly.

[@prikipriki30]

So its migrants fault while their 3rd world countries are impovershed by same corrporations puting blame on migrants.

[@FaisalAzad]

Where are their kids?

[@tednguyen7258]

maybe dont have any

[@SchwarzeKatter]

Ah the public German pension system, the greatest legal pyramid scheme ever .

[@lightning77877]

I'm sorry but with a $1200 pension they can live well enough if they move to a lower cost of living area, of which there are plenty in the rural and/or eastern parts of Germany. Many people can live with less money.

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

germany is a rich country

[@AlChemist-235]

...if you aren' t a German....

[@jdosvd]

Sad reading this. Prayers..... Also they should pray. It works and makes life easier. Of course deceiving demons know this and will give their best that one Prays Not !

[@pereinarolsson3928]

yes 15 ave maria and 10 halleluja and the globalists can continue...

[@jdosvd]

@@pereinarolsson3928 If we said these prayers before en masse the globalists wouldn't be here. I started praying recently and it works ! Psalm 91.

[@lunyutaochola6880]

They could relocate to Africa for retirement and lives luxurious life on that amount of pension,things are pretty cheap down here and the weather is good

[@dianamarquez4774]

This is so sad. What's with their government?

[@misterfox6882]

they wish we perish and get replaced sooooo

[@mik2820]

Eine Frage ,hat die Frau nicht in die Rentenversicherung eingezahlt ?

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[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Of course we are everyone feels it

[@syu9281]

If one wishes to understand the housing problems and wealth inequality in the world today, one should read Thomas Jefferson’s quote below. Though it relates to America, it is applicable to much of the world today. Once one understands this quote, it is easy to understand the source of today’s problems. God bless our world and may peace be on earth. “ If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered.... I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies.... The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."

[@pereinarolsson3928]

Thanks for spreading the light in the darkness...

[@Mr11ESSE111]

On their place and retirement wages i will go out of Germany into countries where german retirement incomes worth more and that is countries such as some east european ,Hungary,Spain maybe because properties are cheap there

[@trevlacme]

the English of some of these people is unintelligible

[@Aksarallah]

Do they not have any children to take care of them?

[@erenjaeger6928]

No that’s the German problem they have no kids that the German ethnicity is going to disappear

[@Heyokasireniei468sxso]

this is not right

[@erenjaeger6928]

It is all bc they tried to make the women join the workforce if women made 3-4 kids we wouldn’t hear these problems

[@nannetteenriquez7894]

I don’t understand why Germans do not buy a house when they can.

[@Bagz.travels]

Life is meaningless..😢

[@pereinarolsson3928]

yes until you put your own meaning into it....

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

By international standards they are rich

[@cbss8127]

Move to Thailand 1200 Dollar you will leave Luxury life.

[@happycook6737]

They can't get health insurance in Thailand at their age and it is now required by Thai immigration. If they just do tourist and have a health event how can they pay for care? Not easy over 70 to live abroad.

[@francescoavila6960]

Yes I deal with racism and crime

[@francescoavila6960]

You get what you pay for

[@ddellwo]

Plus a SMOKING HOTT girlfriend who’s half your age………👍

[@vultoktok1848]

Germany sees Ukraine's interests first than their citizens , they send billion of euros for aid and ammunition rather to use it to help the poor and the pensioners.

[@sudiptadutt]

You are absolutely right. Donald Trump has become the butt of ridicule, hatred and what not for having the interests of Americans at heart first and foremost. Look at the current president -- he thinks of his own family's interest first and then the Ukrainians, illegal immigrants and so on. Where is the time to think of Americans ?

[@mikedennington8856]

Why did'nt they save for all those years, I did and am ok now.

[@williamwilson6499]

They did the dumb thing and bought gold.

[@ponderinglife5582]

@@williamwilson6499 i have thought about buying this yellow stuff, why do you say that it was dumb for them to do that?

[@vksmn744]

Muslim community should come forward to help such aged people as per their financial capacity. Hope these people will not be unattended. From Cloodot.

[@tednguyen7258]

muslim just like to cause trouble

[@pereinarolsson3928]

yes the muslin brothers....good idea...where are they...oh only words...

[@moby4679]

Where are the kids?

[@user-zx1pc9eq8w]

I heard about the elderly in Greece and Italy. It's sad but some choose suicide because they think it's a better option than starving to death.

[@metroudelnaya]

If the pension can be paid if they moved abroad - why don't they move to a cheaper country?

[@elenekuprashvili1145]

And now they have to pay twice more for energy because US blew up Nord steam pipelines and there is not cheap energy for germany anymore

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Sell all their gold Ohh noo not that

[@lavenderflowers1075]

I think they should increase the age of retirement.

[@andreww.8262]

They don't have family to help??

[@DoctorRainer]

This is so funny to see 3K euro per elder family called poverty while we in russia have 400...

[@shnappi832]

Thanks to Habeck and Baerbock! They

[@tusharsutariya7892]

Where is their’s children

[@ddellwo]

Ahh yes - the perils of believing government is going to take care of you……..🙄

[@Benito-Musolesi]

Home ownership is a primary objective in Italy

[@davidnorton7437]

Well done to the eu creating poverty and hardship all over Europe.

[@chennaifootweardivision5348]

Some 40 years ago they made it a point to Telecast poverty in India and other third world countries. Now they themselves face the reality, while the criticised have improved tremendously ! Moral of the story - Don't throw stones at others sitting in a glass house !

[@Abbatyya]

we still need to send more to support ukraine

[@stathistsekouras4225]

Even the poorest German is very rich by comparison to really poor Turks in Erdogan's heaven!

[@teperreaper1781]

The poorest germans and the poorest greeks are on their arse crying 🤣🤣🤣

[@joseywales148]

There is first world poverty and then there is third world poverty- day and night difference

[@branko4138]

👍😂

[@stathistsekouras4225]

@@joseywales148 There was a brutal dictator called Ceaușescu. He kept building luxurious palaces for himself and his family while his people were really starving. What sort of poverty was that?

[@joseywales148]

@@stathistsekouras4225 My comment doesn’t apply to Romania 🇷🇴- I’m well aware of his brutal regime. Mao’s Great Famine killed tens of millions as did Stalin… I was making a point of showing the difference between first world struggles and third world struggles…

[@lostinthecityofbooks6711]

Remember when the Germans wanted to Greeks to suffer for nearly 2 decades? Loving the Germans are suffering now. No sympathy!

[@tednguyen7258]

germany is rich...in vn....they are truly poor.....no pensions in vn

[@tednguyen7258]

hitler would be pissed

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

hello

[@tednguyen7258]

sup angie...hows your day going