Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Monday, 14 January 2013
Poverty Stalks 'Economic Powerhouse' Germany
While unemployment in Germany is under six percent, poverty affects 16 percent of the population. In other words, having a job does not prevent you from being poor. For those who fall within the category, it can mean skimping on visits to the doctor, not being able to pay for heat in the winter, and a lack of fresh food. Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Berlin.
