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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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