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Are Germans Really Poorer Than Spaniards, Italians And Greeks?

What’s behind the headlines about poor Germans subidizing rich southern Europeans? A con-trick seeking to mask large wealth inequalities within Germany. And to shield the rich and corporations in Europe’s super power from parting from some of their euro-zillions. Social Europe Journal

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