Interview: Regierungsberater macht Druck: „Das ist keine Zeitenwende, das sind nicht mal große Reformen“
Ifo-Sozialexperte Andreas Peichl zerlegt das Reformpaket der Regierung und fürchtet ein weiteres „Armutszeugnis“. Dabei ließe sich die Rente erschreckend einfach reformieren.
Interviewee Peichl asserts that the coalition has initiated key social reforms in healthcare and basic income, with pensions and care set for the autumn. However, he unequivocally states that this is not a "Zeitenwende," nor even "big reforms." He emphasizes that Germany is far from the transformation achieved by Schröder's Red-Green coalition 25 years ago, which included a labor market overhaul, Hartz reforms, pension reforms with the sustainability factor, and significant tax reforms.
The measures proposed by the Rent Commission are the bare minimum the coalition should implement, and failure to do so would be an indictment of their commitment. Peichl expresses disappointment that the government lacks the courage to make significant sacrifices, suggesting that Chancellor should deliver a speech that starkly highlights the dire situation and underscores the indispensability of reforms, similar to Schröder's approach during his tenure.
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