Reformpläne: Kabinett: Kein Alkohol mehr für 14-Jährige
Familienministerin Prien will die Kinder- und Jugendhilfe neu ordnen. Das Ziel: Einfachere Abläufe, weniger Kosten. Als Anhängsel enthält die Reform eine Klausel zum „begleiteten Trinken“.
The German cabinet has approved plans to make it illegal for 14-year-olds to drink alcohol, as part of a broader reform of child and youth welfare services. This strict age limit will apply to the consumption and purchase of beer, wine, and sparkling wine, with the restriction set to be enforced by 16-year-olds. The move is intended to better protect adolescents from health risks associated with alcohol consumption.
The reform is part of a larger effort to modernize the child and youth welfare system and reduce associated costs. Family Minister Karin Prien emphasized that the individual right to access necessary support services would remain "unrestricted". However, social associations have expressed concern over potential setbacks and the bureaucratic implications of the reforms.
The reforms aim to make the entire system "future-proof", streamlining processes such as the distribution of assistance to young people with disabilities and simplifying the age determination for unaccompanied foreign minors.
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