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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including Germany's handling of the Euro crisis in French political discourse, Germany's role in the ongoing crisis, and the effects of social and economic reality on voting behavior in Austria.

The author reflects on the issue of poverty in relation to the social environment and governmental policies of Europe. He believes the scale of poverty has increased in Europe and the world, leading to outbreaks of such calamities as infant mortality, famine, diseases, pandemics with regard to HIV, hepatitis, measles, and malaria, and lower life expectancy. Topics discussed include income distribution between the wealthy and poor, accessibility to resources, and social marginalisation.