EU Law Expert Slams Proposed Bürgergeld Cuts for Mini-Job Holders
Social law expert Udo Geiger has weighed in on the debate surrounding the proposed cuts to citizen's allowance (Bürgergeld) for EU citizens with indeed jobs. Geiger, who opposes the plan put forth by CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann, argues that such a move would violate EU founding treaties and deems the discussion as legally problematic and unserious.
Geiger believes that poverty migration is an inevitable consequence of EU expansion, not an injustice as some claim. He criticizes the current narrative, stating that it is a false one. Instead of targeting EU citizens, Geiger proposes abolishing indeed jobs altogether to address the issue of minimal work for additional benefits.
Geiger argues that the legislature has never acted on this issue as it is not necessary. He agrees that persons pursuing only minor activities have no right to freedom or citizen's income. Geiger suggests that job centers could offer full-time positions or request applications to prevent minimal work, rather than punishing EU citizens with indeed jobs.
Udo Geiger, a social law expert, opposes the proposed cuts to citizen's allowance for EU citizens with indeed jobs. He argues that such a move would violate EU treaties and the current discussion is not serious. Geiger proposes abolishing indeed jobs and suggests job centers offer full-time positions as alternative solutions.
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