Nowhere in Europe are income, wealth and opportunities as unequally distributed as in Germany. "Germany's social market economy no longer exists", says Marcel Fratzscher from the German Institute for Economic Research.

Anyone can be whatever they want – a claim often made in industrialized countries like Germany. But while education levels are comparably high, children from poorer backgrounds often struggle to climb the social ladder.

France has launched a program to create jobs for young people without qualifications. It's hoped that thanks to "Garantie Jeunes" some 100,000 jobless youths will be working by the end of next year. Economists say it's a good start.

Amadou Diallo grew up in a poor family in Senegal; today he’s CEO of DHL Freight. He’s one of the few African immigrants to become head of a major German company. He finds it a shame that so many Africans in Germany end up driving taxis or cleaning.

Anyone can be whatever they want - a claim often heard in highly industrial countries such as Germany. But while education levels are comparably high, an OECD study says that opportunities are far from equal. It's often very difficult for children from poorer backgrounds to climb the social ladder.

Nowhere in Europe are income, wealth and opportunities as unequally distributed as in Germany. "Germany's social market economy no longer exists", says Marcel Fratzscher. Made in Germany talks with the president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), who has authored a book called "Verteilungskampf" ("Distribution struggle").

Burgers without meat, cakes without eggs and ice cream made with soy milk are in fashion. Veganism is trendy. Providing food to those who reject meat has evolved into a lucrative business.

Club Cola was drunk with a vengeance in the old East Germany. It did not die along with the country, however. A western Germany company, Rhönsprudel, bought Spreequell, the company that makes Club Cola, and still makes it -- and sells it -- today.

She's just 3 years old and she's had 2 babies. Her life consists of eating, sleeping, being milked and standing around in a field. She gives over 50 liters of milk a day. She's Emilie, the star among 800 milk cows. And her milk sells for a song.

One in two Greeks owes back taxes. For the past three months, the revenue directorate's new boss has been trying to get the mess sorted out. He's the third one to make the attempt in two years.