Expanding Social Payments: Artisan Sector Pushes for Changes in Policy
In a recent interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Joerg Dittrich, the President of the Central Association of the German Crafts (ZDH), expressed concerns about the state of the country's social security systems.
According to Dittrich, the systems are currently facing serious difficulties. He went on to compare the situation to a ship with a hole in its hull, implying that if the issues are not addressed soon, the whole system could collapse.
The rising social contributions, as reported in the context, are a significant concern for Dittrich. He believes that fundamental reforms are necessary to ensure the sustainability and fairness of the social security system.
His call for reforms includes strengthening the contribution base by supporting employment and combating undeclared work, encouraging longer working lives aligned with demographic changes, improving vocational training to ensure a skilled labor supply, and possibly integrating flexible retirement phases or social participation programs for seniors.
However, specific recent statements or detailed proposals from Dittrich have not been found in the search results or official policy documents. For precise and detailed reforms proposed by Dittrich, it is recommended to consult official statements from the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts, recent interviews, or policy papers attributed to him or his office.
In a separate report by ZDFheute, Dittrich's comments regarding the social security system were also highlighted. He criticized the idea of citizen's income being a 'choice' benefit and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues facing the social security system.
A photo of Dittrich, the Handwerkspraesident, taken by Sascha Schneider, is available from ZDH for media use.
Other business areas, such as finance and politics, might need to consider the consequences of the potential collapse of Germany's social security systems, given Dittrich's concerns. The general-news outlet ZDFheute reported that Dittrich also criticized the notion of citizen's income being a 'choice' benefit, suggesting a holistic approach in addressing the issues.
