Urgent appeal: Social infrastructure needs more investments
Urgent appeal: Social infrastructure needs more investments
The importance of social investments in the federal budget 2025
In Germany, the social infrastructure faces a decisive course. On the occasion of the consultations about the federal budget in 2025, it becomes clear how important it is to invest in social issues even in times of scarce health insurers. The Federal Working Group on Free Welfare Care (BAGFW) has strongly pointed out that the current draft budget of the Federal Government provides for cuts in essential areas, which could not only have for social institutions itself, but also for society as a whole serious consequences.
The financial resources for the federal funding program for psychosocial care of refugees are to be reduced by almost 50 %. From 13 million euros, the funding is to be reduced to just 7 million euros. This drastic reduction meets already battered social institutions that are in an alarming financial situation. A current survey has shown that over 63 % of the respondents have had 8,000 organizations in recent years and 14.7 % were even completely stopped. Over three quarters of the organizations surveyed expect to have to continue their offers in the coming years.
The President of the German Caritas Association, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, emphasizes the need to promote digital innovations in the social sector in order to ensure social participation. In view of the major challenges such as digitization, climate change and demographic changes, these topics must also be made visible in the federal budget. Neglecting these areas could endanger the social participation of many people.
Michael Groß, President of BagfW, underlines social cohesion as a key task of social work and insists that the federal government must not save on social achievements. "Social work creates social cohesion," says Groß, who outlines the dramatic effects of previous budgetary policy on people in social professions and clients. The demand for more financial means is an appeal that is shared by many experts from the social economy.
The integration of people who have come to Germany is another central topic. Rüdiger Schuch, President of Diakonie Germany, points out that the federal government funded migration services are essential for integration into society. These services help migrants to settle in their new environment and build social networks, which can promote social stability in the long term.
The opinion of Gerda Hasselfeldt, President of the German Red Cross, underlines that social offers not only offer support, but also act as platforms for volunteering. A reduction in funds could not only disadvantage the affected groups, but also endanger social solidarity.
In summary, it must be emphasized that investments in the social infrastructure are not only a moral responsibility, but also an economic necessity. A lack of advice, support and support for vulnerable groups can lead to higher follow -up costs in the long term and solidify social divisions. Such a pressure to act should motivate the Bundestag to prioritize investments in social services and programs at the Federal Baldings 2025.
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