Merz: German Welfare Reform Needed Amidst Funding Concerns
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed social welfare reforms, sparking potential conflict within the governing coalition. Speaking at a CDU conference, Merz emphasized the unsustainability of current welfare spending and ruled out tax increases on medium-sized companies. These statements are likely to strain relations with the Social Democrats (SPD), who are wary of cuts and traditionally champion welfare programs. The SPD, alongside youth organizations, has expressed resistance to benefit cuts.
John Q. Hosedrinker