Holger Zschaepitz(@Schuldensuehner):Good Morning from Germany, where Labor Minister Bärbel Bas’s resignation could open a window for welfare reform. Her successor Alexander Schweitzer is seen as more pragmatic. Social spending rose to ~32% of GDP in 2025, w/Germany ranking behind only Finland, France & Austria in EU’s 2024 comparison. A new minister. A chance for a new approach?

Holger Zschaepitz

@Schuldensuehner

Holger Zschäpitz is market maniac @Welt and Author of 'Schulden ohne Sühne?' a book on states' addiction to debt. Pics:

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Holger Zschaepitz@Schuldensuehner

2026.10.12 08:34

Good Morning from Germany, where Labor Minister Bärbel Bas’s resignation could open a window for welfare reform. Her successor Alexander Schweitzer is seen as more pragmatic. Social spending rose to ~32% of GDP in 2025, w/Germany ranking behind only Finland, France & Austria in EU’s 2024 comparison. A new minister. A chance for a new approach?