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Homelessness in Berlin and Germany

Germany’s homeless population has increased by more than 4% over the previous year. What’s the reason behind it and what can authorities do to address the issue?

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KCRW placeholderBy Sumi Somaskanda • Nov 23, 2019 • 24m Listen

Germany’s homeless population has increased by more than 4% over the previous year. What’s the reason behind it and what can authorities do to address the issue?

Studio Berlin host Sumi Somaskanda takes a closer look at homelessness and poverty in Germany and Berlin. She is joined by Jutta Allmedinger, president of the WZB Berlin Social Science center and Wilhelm Nadolny from the Berliner Stadtmission, or Berlin City Mission.

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    Sumi Somaskanda

    host, Studio Berlin

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    Monika Müller-Kroll

    producer, Studio Berlin

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    Nikki Motson

    producer, Studio Berlin

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