And this is taking place right here in europes largest economy germany. Our reporter met a 65yearold pensioner from hamburg. He lives hand to mouth and doesnt believe politicians promises of change. While the countrys welloiled economic engine has motored on, the elderly it seems have been left behind. Reporter hamburgs latest landmark is the elbphilharmonie concert hall. Herbert, who doesnt want to state his real name, is a pensioner whos come to see the highprofile project that apparently symbolizes germanys prosperity a prosperity that he has no share in. His wallet contains all of two euros and 20 cents. Herbert thats all i have left this month. I have to wait until friday for money, and make sure i dont overspend so it lasts the whole month. Reporter no money in the bank . Herbert no, its all gone, maybe except 65 cents. Reporter herbert likes coming here to watch the boats. He spent his fair share of time on the worlds oceans in his working days. Before that, he trained as a weld
Hes suddenly found himself at the center of one of the biggest humanitarian crises facing europe today, the huge numbers of refugees and migrants coming to the eu. Cedrics home is on one of the main routes that Asylum Seekers take on their way towards Northern Europe and hes decided to help them. But now cedric is possibly facing prison for what he says is simply his duty as a human being. 20yearold hassan from chad slipped by Police Checks and special military units to cross the mountainous border from italy to the French Village of breilsurroya at night. His goal, Cedric Herrous farm. Other refugees who returned to italy told me about this place. Word got around that cedric is a person who helps us. With some European Countries trying to close their borders, cedric is doing just the opposite, and hes not alone. Many volunteers from roya valley, like this nurse, have been helping refugees. Cedric says he first saw them coming through the railway tunnel behind his farm. Since then, hes
Hes suddenly found himself at the center of one of the biggest humanitarian crises facing europe today, the huge numbers of refugees and migrants coming to the eu. Cedrics home is on one of the main routes that Asylum Seekers take on their way towards Northern Europe and hes decided to help them. But now cedric is possibly facing prison for what he says is simply his duty as a human being. 20yearold hassan from chad slipped by Police Checks and special military units to cross the mountainous border from italy to the French Village of breilsurroya at night. His goal, Cedric Herrous farm. Other refugees who returned to italy told me about this place. Word got around that cedric is a person who helps us. With some European Countries trying to close their borders, cedric is doing just the opposite, and hes not alone. Many volunteers from roya valley, like this nurse, have been helping refugees. Cedric says he first saw them coming through the railway tunnel behind his farm. Since then, hes