Regarding the ongoing debate surrounding the ‘Bürgergeld’ (basic income) scheme, Brantner cautioned against making misleading promises While acknowledging the scheme is open to reform, she asserted its complete abolition isn’t viable She criticized suggestions by CDU leader Friedrich Merz to rebrand the ‘Bürgergeld’ as a revamped basic welfare system, suggesting this would be disingenuous Brantner expressed concern that such proposals might focus on blaming individuals facing hardship rather than providing them with genuine opportunities for improvement
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