Social Issues In Germany
The German social market economy (soziale Marktwirtschaft) was the economic policy ever since the Federal Republic of West Germany was founded in 1948. This policy brought about the economic miracle that rebuilt Germany from scratch after World War II to one of the largest economies in the World. However, Germany still continues to struggle with a number of social issues.
Read more about Social Issues In Germany: Economic Issues, Reunification, Political Extremism, Integration of Immigrants, Gay Issues, The Debate About The "New Underclass"
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