“People who are somehow poor have become even poorer. They no longer know how they can financially live for a month,” said the expert.
The middle class also faced difficulties. “There are no reserves. A faulty washing machine or a vehicle in need of repair can quickly turn into a disaster,” Schneider explained.
And for those who somehow “keep afloat”, anxiety gradually turns into “real fear.”
The rapid rise in prices can lead to the collapse of society, which can have dramatic consequences for Germany, the sociologist concluded.
