Gastkommentar: Die Deutschen glauben nicht mehr an wachsenden Wohlstand
Viele versuchen nur, Erreichtes nicht zu verlieren. Statt Wachstum zu versprechen, sollte die Politik dafür sorgen, dass Leistung wieder Aufstieg ermöglicht, meint Civey-Chefin Janina Mütze.
Germany's belief in growing prosperity is fading, according to recent surveys. The nation was once shaped by the promise that hard work could improve one's standard of living. However, this confidence has become fragile. Rental costs are rising, housing shortages are common, the dream of owning a home is out of reach, and weekly shopping expenses are skyrocketing.
Over one-third of respondents in surveys reported that their personal income has worsened over the past five years, with 44 percent of families with children experiencing the same. Nearly half of Germans anticipate further decline in the next five years. This shift is illustrated by the association Germans now make with wealth: financial reserves, dependable healthcare, and social security.
It's not just about achieving more, but also about preserving what has been gained. The political leaders seem to have yet to fully grasp this crucial shift, as they debate how reforms can generate growth and attempt to derive lessons from it.
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