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Rainer Schlegel, the President of the Federal Social Court in Kassel, has put forward a proposal to expand digital services for low-income workers in Germany. The proposal, which is part of a broader plan to include these workers in the social security system, focuses on providing Email services for all citizens and freelancers.
Schlegel has criticized the lack of accessible Email services for low-income workers, stating that digital communication is essential in today's world. He proposes the creation of a new Email system for all freelancers and the expansion of existing services for low-income workers.
In addition, Schlegel suggests prioritizing the provision of Email services for all citizens. The proposal does not include coverage for luxury or non-essential Email usage, aiming to ensure that the services are used for their intended purpose.
Moreover, Schlegel advocates for the introduction of an insurance scheme for all freelancers that covers the minimum subsistence level. This insurance would be the responsibility of the statutory pension insurance system in Germany, as Schlegel also advocates for mandatory pension insurance for all workers, including the self-employed.
Schlegel is also critical of the 20% increase in short-time work benefits, stating it was not necessary. He considers the easier access to basic security to be sensible and suggests maintaining the more generous regulations for the asset threshold even after the crisis.
Interestingly, individual basic security recipients have not requested Email services so far. However, Schlegel's proposal has received criticism regarding the lack of specific budget or funding source for the Email proposal.
Despite this, Schlegel praises the resilience of the social state, particularly its healthcare system. He emphasizes the importance of digital communication in the social security system and notes that there has not been a wave of lawsuits at the social courts regarding Email services.
In conclusion, Rainer Schlegel's proposal aims to bridge the digital divide for low-income workers in Germany, ensuring that they have access to essential digital services and are included in the social security system. The proposal is a significant step towards digital inclusion and social security for all.
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