Berlin is now pondering the interdiction of begging for and with children under 14 years old. Similar measures were passed in many cities, for example in Switzerland, based on the same reason, i.e. protecting the children and avoiding exploitation of children. However, these measures do nothing to solve the inherent poverty problem which is at the core of the problem. It is not a Rroma issue, it is simply a poverty problem.

• Bettelverbot für Kinder. In: Weser Kurier. 11.07.2015. http://www.weser-kurier.de/startseite_artikel,-Bettelverbot-fuer-Kinder-_arid,1164472.html

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