Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented in the Bundestag a detailed plan to reform unemployment benefits in Germany, termed 'Burgergeld' or citizen's income, aiming to enhance work's value. His comments come amid rising statistics, revealing that 826,000 working individuals are now dependent on state aid, an increase since 2023. Merz's initiative seeks to reestablish performance-related pay, but the trend toward benefit reliance raises questions about minimum wage adequacy, as highlighted by socialist member Cem Ince's critique of ongoing low wages and labor exploitation.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal for 'Burgergeld' emphasizes that work must be rewarded adequately, yet statistics reveal a concerning rise in those relying on state benefits.
Cem Ince from the Left Party criticized the increasing dependence on state aid among working individuals, pointing to low wages and exploitation as persistent issues in Germany.
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