Ulrich Schneider warns Merz government pursuing 'destruction' of social systems
Ulrich Schneider, former CEO of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, describes the policies of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government as a 'historical attack' on social security systems. In an interview with Der Freitag, Schneider argues the administration is not pursuing reform but 'destruction', citing cuts to Bürgergeld, working hours, pensions, and healthcare. He warns that these measures fuel rising fears of social decline and benefit the far-right AfD. Schneider calls for new social protests and expresses willingness to participate himself. The interview appears in the current issue of Der Freitag.
Key facts
- Ulrich Schneider is former CEO of Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband
- He calls Merz government's policies a 'historical attack' on social security
- Cuts affect Bürgergeld, working hours, pensions, healthcare
- Schneider says government pursues 'destruction' not reform
- He warns right-wing AfD benefits from these policies
- Schneider hopes for new social protests and will join them
- Interview published in current issue of Der Freitag
- Schneider describes a new escalation stage of neoliberal politics
Entities
Institutions
- Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband
- Der Freitag
- AfD
- SPD
- Bundesregierung
Locations
- Germany