German economy in decline: Why we can still afford a welfare state.. As of: February 16, 2024, 9:40 a.m By: Robert Wallenhauer Does Germany pay too many social benefits? Did the welfare state expand too much during the economically successful period? A new study provides answers.
The IMK researchers' conclusion: "Current public debates often give the impression that social spending in Germany has exploded in recent years and that the state has been bloated beyond measure"