German unions and welfare groups oppose planned cuts
An alliance of 14 organisations is urging the German government to halt planned cuts, with changes to long-term care at the centre of its objections.
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An alliance of 14 trade unions and welfare organisations made the call in a joint appeal over the weekend. It focused its criticism on the government’s plans for long-term care, Nieuws.nl reported, crediting ANP and DPA. [1]
The German cabinet approved reform legislation on Wednesday, but the proposals still need parliamentary approval. They include spreading nursing-home residents’ own contributions over a longer period and tightening the classification of people into care grades. The report describes the latter measure as a cut. [1]
The organisations also fear cuts to other social services, including youth services, and argue that weakening the welfare system would damage democracy. [1]
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