Gitta Connemann from the CDU emphasizes that the pace of reforms does not have to be reduced, but rather increased, as there is a problem of implementation and not of knowledge, especially in view of the aging society and the rising costs of statutory pension insurance.
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After the recent state elections, in which the governing parties performed poorly, there are calls to reduce the pace of reforms.
DIE ZEIT: Ms. Connemann, after the poor performance of the government parties in the recent state elections, there are calls to slow down the pace of reforms. How do you see that?
Gitta Connemann: We don't need less speed, but more. With regard to the reforms, we do not have a problem of knowledge, but rather an implementation problem. It is well known that the costs of statutory pension insurance, for example, are getting out of control because society is aging rapidly. In order to be able to keep the generational promise, we have to act. Our challenge is that reforms are not perceived as a threat.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The reforms will continue despite the electoral defeat, but with a greater focus on acceptance and communication.
Possible · Within months
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