German welfare state 'can no longer be financed' — Merz – DW – 08/23/2025
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The German chancellor has called for a welfare reform, putting him on course for a possible clash with the SPD.

The German chancellor has called for a welfare reform, putting him on course for a possible clash with the SPD.

  • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish
    72·
    1 day ago

    It depends on the country, I suppose.

    I don’t know enough about German politics to be able to place blame on anyone. I just know from observing US and UK politics that there is always a percentage of people who vote fascist thinking that it won’t adversely affect their own lives personally.

    • cecilkorik@lemmy.caEnglish
      151·
      1 day ago

      The problem is the fascists have figured out how to win: rig the game so all the viable choices are at least somewhat fascist. Picking the lesser of several evils will never protect you from fascism.