Time is pressing, but really now. Christmas is approaching and the law is scheduled to come into force on January 1st. Government and opposition, federal and state governments only have a few weeks to agree on a compromise. There is a lot at stake for everyone involved. What they decide has consequences for the poorest in society.
It’s about the future of basic security: what’s left to live on if you can’t find work? How much does the state pay when it has to step in for food, clothing and a warm apartment? And how much cooperation may he ask of those who need that help?
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