The Social Affiliation of Germany (SoVD) has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of dividing society along with his statements in regards to the welfare state.
Merz is “dipping into the rhetorical bag of tips and creating the impression that the welfare state would financially destroy us,” SoVD chairwoman Michaela Engelmeier instructed dpa. “This isn’t solely factually incorrect but additionally socially harmful.”
Merz reaffirmed the need for social reforms on Saturday. “As it’s now, significantly with the so-called citizen’s revenue, it can’t stay and won’t stay,” Merz stated on the state social gathering convention of his Christian Deomcratic Union (CDU) social gathering in Bonn, referring to the essential welfare cost.
The chancellor introduced that this could additionally imply cuts. “We have now been residing past our means for years,” the chancellor, who can also be CDU chief, stated.
Engelmeier emphasised that the welfare state is the solidary basis of cohesion from which everybody advantages. “As a substitute of social cuts, what is required is a good tax reform with a better contribution from excessive wealth,” demanded the SoVD chairwoman.
