I am not an expert on studying here in Germany, but I think it is basically free, or at very least quite affordable.
I have always thought that having well educated citizens is a huge benefit for a country; but apparently, those in power in the US see that differently.
Here is a very entertaining, short video how a Fox "news" person tried to mock Denmark for providing services for its citizens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXec...VubWFyaw%3D%3D