From Open Europe online of Feb 1, 2013:

Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that Germany’s Federal Social Court has ruled that a Bulgarian immigrant without work permit is entitled to social benefits. The ruling may now set a precedent for immigrants from other EU states claiming welfare benefits in Germany. Süddeutsche Ruling of Federal Social Court

So, the weak countries can print euros and buy German products or their citizens can travel to Germany and go on welfare.  Germany’s economy will be hollowed out, and few will understand how that happened.  Patrick Barron