CDU against its own member: debate about citizen benefit and basic security

CDU against its own member: debate about citizen benefit and basic security

growing debate about the citizen benefit: CDU general secretary Linnemann in focus

Berlin-In the current political discussion about the citizen benefit, CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann caused a stir. His demand to completely delete the basic security for certain recipients, which he describes as unwilling to work

contradiction from your own ranks

A prominent critic of Linnemann's views is the Vice Chair of the Christian Democratic Working (CDA), Christian Bäumler. He expressed concerns that the claim did not reflect the reality of those affected. "Many people who do not react to the job centers often fight psychological problems," said Bäumler. This view emphasizes the complexity of the challenges with which many recipients are faced with basic security.

The classification of Linnemann's claim

Linnemann emphasized in interviews that statistics indicate that a significant number of people are not willing to take up work. In his opinion, the state should assume in such cases that these people are not in need. However, this view could misjudge the social reality of many affected people who have difficulty entering the labor market for various reasons.

regulations and their socio -political implications

The advance of Linnemann comes at a time when the Federal Government has already indicated that it is plans to increase the rules for reciprocals for civil allowance. This includes measures to urge the recipients to take on a work, even if the way to work is perceived as long or arduous. The consequences for rejecting a reasonable work could be noticeable in the form of performance cuts. This policy aims to limit the increasing expenses for the citizens' benefit, but raises ethical questions.

The ethical dimension of the debate

Bäumler emphasizes that the Christian image of man is incompatible with exposing people in Germany to hunger. These statements make it clear that the discussion about the citizens' money has not only an economic but also a profound moral dimension. Many citizens are calling for a policy that not only focuses on economic efficiency, but also social justice.

conclusion: a growing social concern

The debate about the citizen benefit and the associated claims by leading politicians such as Carsten Linnemann shows that social security and labor market policy are more than ever in focus of social discussion. It remains to be seen how the political approaches will develop and what effects this will have on those affected.

- Nag