Respectfully, I know there are people in severe prolonged hardship for the past couple of years... and I know some of them very closely, some of which are in difficult circumstances due to the breakdown of marriages, etc. And there are others on social welfare that are struggling to balance essentials nevermind saving.
My perspective, and it's the way I was raised, is to cut your coat to suit to your cloth. I think it is broadly agreed that things are going to remain very tough for the next several years. And that people are going to be continued to be squeezed more and more due to a static (at best!) wage with increasing taxes and increasing mandatory expenditure such as energy costs, car tax, etc.
With that in mind I think more people need to adjust their lifestyle to suit their new financial outlook. And with this in mind saving <=100 euro a month does not provide suitable buffer for the surprises of life. Therefore when these people need the money it goes on a credit card and a downward spiral begins.