The German Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed his support for a call from the Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, advocating for a fundamental reform of the social state.
Speaking to the Tagesspiegel newspaper, Klingbeil stated that it is positive the President is promoting reforms, emphasizing the need for broad support to implement them effectively. He articulated the necessity of change to ensure Germany remains a strong and equitable nation.
According to Klingbeil, the crucial benchmarks for any reform efforts should be fairness, economic strength and job security, with a particular focus on increasing employment rates.
The ruling coalition is now consulting with experts to determine the optimal solutions. Klingbeil confirmed that proposals will be developed and integrated to secure a broad consensus within the political center, describing this as both an opportunity and a responsibility for the current government.