Social Affairs

Germany's municipal league warns of a 'decade of loneliness' and calls for stronger investments in social infrastructure. Managing Director André Berghegger proposes a 500 million euro fund to tackle loneliness effectively. Municipalities position themselves as key locations for addressing this cross-generational issue.

November 27, 2025 Reported by AI

The number of unemployed people with disabilities in Bavaria has risen sharply over the past year. The unemployment rate in this group climbed to nearly ten percent, while the employment quota fell to its lowest level in a decade. Experts warn of a drastic setback for inclusion in the labor market.