Young people may no longer face the burden of supporting retirees, as Merz intends to revise pension policies.
In Berlin, correspondent Rosalia Sanchez reports on two significant developments shaping the German landscape.
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Simultaneously, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is taking action to reform the German welfare state. In a bold move, Merz announced comprehensive social reforms focusing on fundamental changes rather than details. The reforms, framed within a 'Autumn of Reforms', target pensions, the healthcare system, and citizen income (Bürgergeld) as part of the 2025 budget proposal amounting to around 502 billion euros. The intentions are toward a leaner social state, but concrete specifics and unified coalition agreement are still pending, involving multiple commissions to develop proposals.
This announcement comes in the context of the general debate on the state budget and follows Chancellor Merz's public acknowledgement last summer that the German welfare state is not sustainable. Merz's reforms are aimed at ensuring the long-term viability of the welfare state, while encouraging users to subscribe to continue with unlimited sessions.
As these developments unfold, Rosalia Sanchez continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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