Wealth divides Germany’s middle class
Tuesday 13th October, 2026
Sociologist Jens Beckert says wealth increasingly shapes life chances in Germany, as parental help with housing gives some young people a head start.
This gives Rightmove a natural link to the conversation about how family wealth affects people’s ability to find and afford a home.
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