The struggling German middle class and the dread of societal decline

Wages in Germany are being eroded by inflation and rising prices, particularly for energy. The middle class is seen as the bedrock of German society, and its stability is threatened by the current cost-of-living problem.

There are a lot of them, and they seem to be doing fine: People who work in education, government, and the arts. In Germany, the middle class has been crucial to the country's survival for decades.

Who ....