The legislative branch of government discusses and passes laws. - Numerous issues surrounding the SPD's plan for relatives providing care.
In the Thuringia state legislature, the SPD's idea to enhance the lives of caregivers has met significant resistance, primarily from outside the social democratic group. The SPD's suggestion is deemed "unrealistic" by CDU social politician Christoph Zippel in Erfurt, who made his remarks during a general assembly on Wednesday. It's not fiscally feasible for the government to employ people to care for their elderly parents at home via a state-owned corporation.
The SPD suggests employing up to 500 caregivers through a state-owned business and paying them €1,400 net per month if they work full-time as caregivers.
The Left also offered criticism. According to Left parliamentarian Ralf Plötner, the endeavor suggested by the SPD would only assist a small group of caregivers. This isn't sufficient. The German care system needs fundamental changes.
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In response to the SPD's proposal, CDU politicians in Thuringia's Parliament, such as Christoph Zippel from Erfurt, have criticized the plan's feasibility in terms of health and financial resources. This criticism comes as the SPD aims to hire up to 500 caregivers through a state-owned corporation, offering them a net salary of €1,400 per month for full-time work in social affairs. The Left Party in Parliament echoes these concerns, adding that the SPD's plan would benefit only a select group of caregivers, and a more comprehensive overhaul is required for the German care system.
