{
  "id": 12529152,
  "title": "Familienministerin: Prien: Gesetz für Gesellschaftsdienst soll kommen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/familienministerin-prien-gesetz-fur-gesellschaftsdienst-soll-kommen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:30:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/familienministerin-prien-gesetz-fuer-gesellschaftsdienst-soll-kommen/100260249.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) is pushing forward with plans for a new Gesellschaftsdienst, or society service, through legislation. Prien announced that the bill will be presented in the coming weeks, aiming to provide a legal right and guarantee for those willing to participate. The society service will be made more financially attractive than the current Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), which currently offers a modest pocket money allowance. Prien emphasized that deciding to volunteer should not be dependent on the financial support of parents. She believes that actively engaging in one's country during challenging times is a fundamental aspect of democratic society. While no draft law for a mandatory service is planned, Prien sees potential for a shift in public mindset, especially among younger generations. She called for a renewed sense of patriotism that is constitutionally grounded and not nationalist, but instead mobilizes the country's collective strength and potential for the common good.",
  "summary": "Die Familienministerin will Engagement für andere per Gesetz stärken. Ein Pflichtdienst steht nicht zur Debatte. Aber auf einer besonderen Zugfahrt sagt Prien, was sie im Ernstfall für nötig hält.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}