Social unrest alert issued by Hofmann

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU party has proposed a significant step towards a future-proof and actionable social state, with the aim of saving around ten percent of the costs of the citizen's income. This proposal comes amidst concerns about the financial sustainability of the current social state.

The Social Congress Rhine-Main-Saar, a joint initiative by the department heads from Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, and Saarland, is planned for the fall. This congress is expected to be a collaborative effort among the department heads to address the challenges facing the social state and provide a clear direction for its future.

Minister Heike Hofmann from Hesse emphasizes that social security should apply to all people in the country, regardless of origin or income. She warns of social division and stresses the importance of creating security, predictability, and prospects for all. The Saarland Social Minister, Magnus Jung, echoes these sentiments, emphasizing the need for the social state to find answers to help those who have fallen through the cracks.

The goal of the Social Congress Rhine-Main-Saar is for individuals to have stable employment where they also contribute to social insurance. Chancellor Merz believes that this is crucial for the financial sustainability of the social state. However, no specific information has been provided about finding a stable job again in the given context.

The SPD Social Ministers and Ministers from Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland collectively oppose a rollback of the social state. The Rhineland-Palatinate Social Minister, Dörte Schall, states that people receiving citizen's income who are able to work should be supported in finding a job again.

The Social Congress Rhine-Main-Saar is expected to be a significant step towards a future-proof and actionable social state. It is hoped that through collaboration and a shared vision, the challenges facing the social state can be addressed and solutions found to ensure its continued viability and success.