New data released by German corporate newsroom Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland reveals that more than 11% of people in Germany are experiencing food insecurity, with 10mn individuals unable to afford fully rounded meals containing meat, fish, or vegetarian alternatives on a regular basis, DW reports.
The figures for 2022 show a 0.9% increase from the previous year, highlighting the growing issue of inadequate access to proper meals.
The statistics, requested by Germany's socialist opposition Left Party, also indicate that single parents are disproportionately affected, with 19.3% (roughly 16mn people) facing food insecurity, representing a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year.
In response to the alarming findings, Dietmar Bartsch, the leader of the Left Party parliamentary group, criticized the coalition government for not taking sufficient action to address rising food prices. He called for a temporary suspension of sales tax on essential food items and advocated for state control over supermarket pricing. Bartsch emphasized the impact on children and urged the introduction of a guaranteed basic child allowance to address the issue.
Germany, like other nations worldwide, has experienced significant inflation, partly attributed to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, exacerbating economic challenges and affecting vulnerable populations.
Earlier, it was reported that the inflation in the EU started easing by going down by 0.3% starting from April 2023. The economic growth has been ongoing for four months until July, but the statistics show that the growth is lower than what it was during the same time period in 2022.
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