Berber Alliance for German-French Cooperation urges Berber Members of the German Parliament to engage in dialogue
On August 23rd, a significant meeting was held in the cities of Remscheid, Solingen, and Wuppertal. This gathering brought together members of the working groups of the Free Welfare Association, as well as Members of the German Bundestag from the Bergish region. The meeting, titled "Current Dismantling of the Welfare State and its Societal Consequences", aimed to facilitate a dialogue between local welfare associations and German parliament members.
The meeting was not limited to the Free Welfare Association in the Bergish Triangle, but included discussions on a broader scale. The societal consequences and potential countermeasures were the main focus of the discussion. The current dismantling of the welfare state, particularly reforms to Bürgergeld and social benefits, was a key topic. Critical debates focused on reducing social benefits for certain groups, with the conservative CDU pushing for stricter sanctions, while the SPD defended the social safety net.
The Free Welfare Association in the Bergish Triangle has been undergoing significant changes in various social areas, raising concerns about the entire "educational and social landscape". The discussion aimed to address the impact of these changes on the educational and social landscape.
The meeting was attended by a diverse group of individuals, representing both local welfare associations and German parliament members. Members of Parliament Anja Liebert (Alliance 90/The Greens), Jürgen Hardt (CDU/CSU parliamentary group), Ingo Schäfer, and Helge Lindh (both SPD) were among those in attendance.
The meeting was not solely focused on the dismantling of the welfare state, but also explored potential responses to the changes in various social areas. It was held to explore potential responses to the current dismantling of the welfare state and its societal consequences.
The discussion included participants from the cities of Remscheid, Solingen, and Wuppertal, as well as Members of the German Bundestag from the Bergish region. The meeting was a crucial step in fostering dialogue between local welfare associations and German parliament members, aiming to find solutions that address the impact of changes to the welfare state on society.