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Germany Grapples wiht Welfare State Overhaul: Coalition Faces Tough Choices
Berlin – A newly formed State Social Commission, comprised of representatives from Germany’s governing coalition – the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) - has begun the daunting task of restructuring the nation’s social benefits system. The commission aims to deliver concrete financing proposals before year-end, with implementation slated for early 2026 under the Ministry of Social Affairs.
The move comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a stark assessment of the current
