A national report reveals that health-related issues are now the leading cause of overindebtedness in Germany, surpassing job loss and divorce. Illness accounts for 17.6% of debt triggers, with many facing financial strain due to medical costs and inadequate awareness of hardship regulations. Lower-income households, particularly single parents, are disproportionately affected, often waiting too long to seek help as debts become unmanageable. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)