Economy
Lindner for checking social benefits
Not satisfied with the economic dynamics in the country: Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner. photo
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Social system in focus: Federal Finance Minister Lindner wants to put social benefits to the test in order to make work more attractive than support.
“I believe that we must therefore examine the landscape of our various social benefits from the perspective of the wage gap requirement and the incentive to work. Because it is also an ethical question to ensure that in every constellation those who work have more than those who do not work.” This not only makes the welfare state affordable, but can also increase reserves in the labor market.
Lindner emphasized that he was not satisfied with the economic dynamics in the country. This is not only due to short-term economic effects, but above all to structural problems. A new economic and financial policy agenda is needed, which also includes a reduction in the tax burden and investments in public infrastructure.
Lindner also called for an end to the debate about an industrial electricity price: “We have to do something without interfering in market prices.” The finance minister said his ideas were aimed at tax law, without giving further details.