Grüne und Linke werfen Bundesregierung fehlende Armuts‑Strategie vor

The Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband reported that 13.3 million people in Germany are living in poverty, prompting Greens parliamentary leader Britta Haßelmann and Left leader Sören Pellmann to accuse the federal government of lacking a coherent anti‑poverty strategy and of exacerbating the problem through budget cuts. Their demands for a 15‑euro minimum wage and a comprehensive basic security aim to shift the policy agenda toward more expansive social protection. By publicly challenging the government, the Greens and Left seek to position themselves as the primary advocates for poverty‑reduction measures, while the ruling coalition faces increased pressure to respond. The debate may influence upcoming budget negotiations and social legislation.