Pensioner

The Absurdity of Obtaining Proof of Life: A BILD Reader’s Story

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The Absurdity of Obtaining Proof of Life: A BILD Reader’s Story

“An application for the issuance of an application form. “To confirm the invalidity of the carbon copy,” chansonnier Reinhard Mey sang back in 1977. But nothing seems to have changed much to this day! BILD reader Günter Brandenburger (69) from Celle (Lower Saxony) could also sing a song about it. The sales representative should now … Read more

The Struggles of Pensioners and the Increasing Demand for Food Bank Support

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The Struggles of Pensioners and the Increasing Demand for Food Bank Support

Pensioner Louise Brackmann from Bremen has 700 euros to live on a month. Large purchases are not included. She has to save on everything, including food. So once a week she goes to the Bremen food bank to stock up on groceries. And she’s not alone in this. Andreas Schröder, managing director and manager of … Read more