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  1. Questions & Answers // 11.05.2015

    Does Germany Have a Poverty Problem? - "No One's Existence Is Really Threatened by Absolute Poverty"

    At first glance, Europe's sovereign debt crisis has left Germany unscathed. The economy is benefiting from a weak euro, unemployment is falling and the federal budget is balanced. But a recent alarming figure…
  2. Questions & Answers // 26.11.2014

    How Much Further Integration Can Europe Afford? - "The Accession of Poorer Countries Is Forcing the EU to Rethink its Budget"

    The European integration process is faltering. A number of poorer countries are on the waiting list to join the EU, including the Balkan states Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and…
  3. Questions & Answers // 23.10.2014

    Is Germany on the Cusp of the Next Industrial Revolution? "The Implementation of Industry 4.0 Will Remain Limited to Individual Cases for Now"

    When industrial production melds seamlessly with modern information and communication technologies (ICT), a new economic era called "Industry 4.0" will arise, some experts predict. To explore the potential of…
  4. Questions & Answers // 18.09.2014

    What About Inclusion in Germany? Joint Learning by Disabled Persons and Non-Disabled Persons Is a Matter of Social Responsibility

    As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Germany is committed to enabling broad participation by disabled children and adolescents in standard school education. ZEW…
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