Social policy criticism: Parity of the overall association warns of the government mistakes

Social policy criticism: Parity of the overall association warns of the government mistakes

The German Parity Association has vehemently commented on the latest developments in the federal government's social policy in a recently conducted interview with Joachim Rock, the new general manager. Rock commented on the upcoming, strict sanctions that are to be introduced as part of the citizens' allowance and which in his opinion will meet the most stressed people in society.

"Those who are affected by sanctions are rarely those who refuse. Rather, it is often single mothers who fight with the diverse challenges of everyday life," said Rock. He spoke of a dangerous and relentless attitude towards the recipients of social benefits. This attitude shook unnecessary resentments and undermine the original promise of funding from the traffic light coalition, which wanted to open a new chapter in social policy with the citizens' benefit.

harmful effects of the cuts

Another point that skirt criticized is the elimination of funds for professional support. "The decision of the federal government to significantly reduce qualification measures is a serious mistake. At the same time, the sanctions are tightened again, and in a way that is even harder than with Hartz IV," warned Rock. These measures could mean that many people will no longer find the support they urgently need.

Rock summarized: "The Federal Government's sanction policy is devastating. The promises that were submitted in the course of the introduction of citizens' money were simply abandoned as part of the current budget negotiations." This could have serious consequences for people who are dependent on support to withdraw from the system. "We need these people, as workers and contributors," says Rock alarming.

In the debate about the citizens' allowance, Joachim Rock also takes on the opposition CDU and CSU. He criticized the fact that the opposition is spreading false narratives about citizens entitled to civil allowance. These narratives are not only misleading, but are completely contradicted to reality. "From a social point of view, refusal to work are not a serious problem, but this is heavily inflated in the public discussion," added Rock. Such statements promote divisions and envelopes without contributing to solving the existing social problems.

myth of the "total refusal"

A concrete example of this policy is the number of 100,000 alleged "total refusers" set up by CDU general secretary Lars Klingbeil. Rock described this claim as "completely unrealistic". However, he emphasized the differentiated perspective of the socio -political wing of the CDA party, which is an important player in the debate.

In the current discussion, it is striking that the tightening of the sanction policy triggers concern with a large number of social organizations. This policy could undermine confidence in state support and cause those who need help to turn away from the system instead of taking advantage of the desired qualifications.

an appeal to responsibility

The considerations of rock represent a clear warning. In one point, an urgent request to political actors becomes clear: it is time for a fundamental reassessment of social policy in Germany. A functioning social system must be able to support the strongest endangered members of society without additionally burdening or stigmatizing them. Politicians are invited to pursue a policy based on understanding and support, not for fear and abuse.

The current discussion about the social policy of the federal government is a reflection of a more comprehensive trend in German social policy. Opinions about the appropriate design of support measures for needy citizens are often heavily polarized. The parity overall association, under the leadership of Joachim Rock, argues that the cuts in funding and the tightening of sanctions have negative effects on those who need support. However, this is not just a political debate; It is also about the social and economic consequences that could lead to such measures.

In the past few decades there have been repeated discussions in Germany about the design of social benefits. A remarkable comparison are the Hartz IV reforms that were introduced in the early 2000s. These reforms aimed at starting people into the labor market, but also led to sharp criticism due to their strict sanctions and the associated social pressure on those in need. Rock refers to the teachings that were drawn from these reforms so as not to repeat the same mistakes. The tightening of the sanctions, analogous to the experience with Hartz IV, could lead to increased stigmatization of unemployed and make it difficult to integrate into the labor market.

political and social implications

The criticism of Joachim Rock emphasizes an important point: the potential social implications of the current reforms. The sanctions defined by the federal government could particularly affect the vulnerable groups of society, such as single parents, people with a migration background or people with disabilities. Such measures could further increase social inequality and undermine trust in the welfare state. Studies show that social security is not only advantageous for the individual, but also for society as a whole. A fertile social environment promotes economic stability and social cohesion.

The influence of such political on social mobility must not be underestimated. An inadequate social system could lead to families in a spiral of poverty, which has long -term effects on the development of children and adolescents in such households. According to the Federal Center for Political Education children from low -income families have average less access to education and social resources, which significantly restricts their future chances.

Current statistics

In order to support the arguments of rock, it is helpful to look at current statistics from various social studies. According to a report of the Federal Statistical Office , around 16.1% of the population in Germany lived in households at risk of income in Germany. This illustrates the extent of the problem and shows that a certain part of the population is particularly susceptible to the negative effects of strict social policies.

In addition, a survey of the Sinus-Instituts that 64% of Germans are of the opinion that state support for the needy is urgently necessary to reduce social inequality. This clear majority shows that there is broad social support for a socially just system that does not stigmatize the recipients of social benefits, but promote their integration into society.

- Nag