The co-leader of Germany’s Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has urged representatives from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to accelerate the pace of social reforms Following discussions within the coalition committee, Brantner stated that it’s time to move beyond public disagreements and address pressing reforms concerning pensions, healthcare and elder care She advocated for streamlining and digitizing these systems to ensure they are equitable across generations
Addressing the ongoing debate surrounding the “Bürgergeld” (citizen’s income), Brantner cautioned against making misleading promises While acknowledging the possibility of reforming the Bürgergeld, she firmly stated that its complete abolition is not feasible She criticized proposals to rebrand the citizen’s income as a new basic income guarantee, suggesting such moves were disingenuous Brantner expressed concern that the focus may be shifting toward blaming individuals in need rather than providing them with genuine opportunities for advancement