Baden-Württemberg’s poverty crisis deepens as 1.7 million face financial insecurity

A stark warning from Emmendingen’s welfare groups reveals a growing crisis. Can Baden-Württemberg fix its broken social safety net before it’s too late?

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2025 November 28 . 1:04 PM

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Baden-Württemberg’s poverty crisis deepens as 1.7 million face financial insecurity

Welfare groups in Emmendingen are highlighting the rising risk of poverty across Baden-Württemberg. Over 1.7 million people in the region now face financial insecurity, including many in the district itself. The warning comes as part of a statewide action week organised by the State Poverty Conference.

Local organisations like the DRK, AWO, Caritas, and Paritätischer Welfare Association have joined forces to draw attention to social hardship. Their focus is on improving social participation for those struggling the most.

The action week aims to spark discussions on sustainable solutions. Welfare groups insist that better infrastructure and fairer opportunities are essential to reducing poverty. Their efforts now turn to ensuring these demands are met with concrete action.