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The author wrote that migration does not solve the problems of pensions, health, and care, but without it, these problems would be significantly larger. He described an open society and the integration of all people into good work—regardless of their background—as the best policy for the welfare state. #Migration #Integration #Sozialstaat #DE (translated)

In a new column for Die ZEIT, migration was referred to as a relief for the welfare state. Migrants, as a group, contribute significantly more to pension, health, and long-term care insurance today than they receive from it, it was stated there. Moreover, an increasing number of them provide services for the welfare state. https://t.co/WswJx20YwQ #Migration #Sozialstaat #Integration #DE (translated)

Gunnar Schupelius wrote that the presentation of the resignation of Federal Labor Minister and SPD Chairwoman Bärbel Bas lost credibility over the course of the week. In her resignation statement, Bas initially mentioned the death of her stepdaughter and then accused the CDU and CSU of public attacks without naming specific examples. SPD Chairman Lars Klingbeil also repeated the accusation but, according to Schupelius, did not mention a specific case either at a press appearance or in the ARD news special. According to Schupelius, the Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, described the behavior of the CDU and CSU as "inhumane," also without providing evidence. At the same time, it remained unclear whether the alleged attacks occurred publicly or behind closed doors. SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf referred to media pressure in the ZDF show "Maischberger," stating that Bas needed to present reform laws. The author wrote that the SPD also accused the CDU and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz of pressuring Bas to submit drafts for laws, such as pension reform, during her mourning. However, she had already received the mandate for this in July when the federal government decided on social state reforms and presented them before the Federal Chancellery. Even if Bas could not work extensively on the drafts due to the illness and death of her stepdaughter, according to Schupelius, the three state secretaries in the Ministry of Labor could have taken over this task. Schupelius interpreted the SPD's accusations as a diversionary maneuver. Bas had come under criticism within her own ranks for delayed reforms and possible overwhelm; the SPD strategists had turned this into a confrontation with the CDU and CSU, using the death of her stepdaughter as leverage, he wrote. #SPD #Politik #Rücktritt (translated)

Markus Marterbauer, who acts as the finance minister of the SPÖ, talks in an interview with KURIER about his health after a cancer diagnosis, his upcoming role as vice chancellor, and the challenges Austria is facing, while also expressing his loyalty to the party and his responsibility towards a stable welfare state and democracy. #SPÖ #MarkusMarterbauer #Finanzminister (translated)

The author of the article wrote that a retiree had worked for decades and was ultimately left behind. He explained that the man speaks about unemployment, the pension system, and the treatment of people who have worked their entire lives. Additionally, the author asked what has become of the welfare state and requested the readers' assessments. https://t.co/WfxHmgS83o #Sozialstaat #Rentensystem #Arbeitslosigkeit #DE (translated)

NIUS reported that Princess Gloria of Thurn and Taxis criticized the EU, the energy transition, and the German welfare state. She called for an end to the firewall with the AfD, praised Gerhard Schröder, and explained why she views inheritance as a merit. https://t.co/QmGLuUigtX https://t.co/gFfJj7QBdV #EU #Politik #Energiewende (translated)

Christian Miele warned of a course "blindly heading for disaster." For 2030, the core budget is estimated at 635 billion euros, he wrote. According to his representation, 29 percent or 184 billion euros would be allocated to defense, 13 percent or 81 billion euros to interest payments, and 43 percent or 273 billion euros to the welfare state. This leaves little for the transformation of an industrial country and the promotion of potential growth, making sustainable growth more difficult to achieve on one's own, Miele wrote. #Wirtschaft #Verteidigung #Sozialstaat (translated)

Prof. Dr. Susanne Schröter wrote that many Syrians living in Germany are enthusiastic about the former jihadist Sharaa, but the benefits of the German welfare state make a return unattractive. She accused Syria of leaving the care of its nationals to Germany and stated that the German government is apparently being deceived. #Syrien https://t.co/wffejpuZMq #Migration #Syrien #Integration (translated)

Those who work longer must have more than those who have not worked as long. These are not scraps or alms from the welfare state, nor is it care - this is performance justice. And it is part of the generational contract that should be honored. Schweitzer himself had rejected the planned abolition of the pension without deductions after 45 contribution years at the end of September. #Rente #Arbeitsrecht #Sozialstaat (translated)

Alexander Schweitzer, the designated Minister of Labor, faces the challenge of shaping sensitive reforms in the areas of pensions, labor law, and the welfare state, while being confronted with controversial demands from coalition partners and the opposition. #Rente #Arbeitsrecht #Sozialstaat (translated)

Ms. Bas should not appear too much as the one who only stands for blockage. In May of this year, when the coalition was already working on a political agreement for a second pension package, but still had enough other topics from Bas's area of work on the table, the then First Parliamentary Managing Director of the Union faction and current Federal Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger (CDU) said in connection with the reform of the welfare state: "Ms. Bas should not appear too much as the one who only stands for blockage." #BärbelBas #Rücktritt #SPD (translated)

The author wrote that the German social state is no longer one, but has developed into an insatiable leviathan. He accused it of driving out productive members, companies, and the industry, allowing the population to become increasingly impoverished, and rewarding those who refuse to work and cheats. https://t.co/Ct5RDUKUyK #Sozialstaat #Leistung #Gerechtigkeit (translated)

Oliver Gorus wrote that Stelter is correct in his analysis; he listens to his podcast regularly. The problem, however, is not a lack of knowledge: politicians are aware of the situation but follow systemic incentives that, in his view, favor more redistribution, social welfare, debt, taxes, and contributions, as well as a higher state quota. This secures their positions and pensions. Gorus considered a course change unrealistic. According to his portrayal, political actors benefited from the decline and did not care about decreasing prosperity. He compared them to residents of the Wandlitz forest settlement negotiating their next role among themselves. He asked how long the substance of the private sector would last and whether the euro, the EU, or the Federal Republic would collapse first. Genuine reform within the existing structures seems unlikely to him. The next government would probably be Green-Red-Red, Gorus wrote, because retirees and other recipients of transfers formed the largest voter block; after that, things would really get going in the "ghost train." #Politik #Gesellschaft #Wirtschaft (translated)

M🅰️🅰️zilla described the view of not touching the social state as strange. Before Corona, its share of GDP had been about three percent lower, which corresponded to around 135 billion euros. Furthermore, he wrote that Dr. Daniel Stelter had clearly criticized Ulrike Herrmann on #Lanz. https://t.co/qptLzYjue5 #Sozialstaat #Ökonomie #Debatte (translated)

A clear majority of the population supports, in a current social barometer, halving child poverty in Austria by 2030 with a child basic income, and simultaneously demands the introduction of a millionaire tax to finance social welfare measures. #Kinderarmut #Sozialpolitik #Kindergrundsicherung (translated)

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrote that Germany is experiencing the greatest modernization push. The country is investing in infrastructure, strengthening the economy and innovation, and ensuring the welfare state as well as Europe’s security. There is still much to be done, but he is convinced that the government is doing what is possible and right for a better future. https://t.co/1G6fzLPatf #Modernisierung #Zukunft #Innovation (translated)

Loop23 questioned the statement of the Chancellor that Ukraine also helps Germany, and asked whether this refers to the "plundering of the welfare state." He wrote that about 700,000 Ukrainians receive citizen benefits, including nearly half a million who are able to work. He also pointed to costs for housing, energy, and health insurance. #Ukraine #Sozialstaat #Bürgergeld (translated)