Despite the enormous price increases, Minister of Social Affairs Johannes Rauch (Greens) wants to compensate for inflation, at least for small and medium-sized pensions. It should be borne in mind that prices are particularly high when incomes are low, he said Thursday morning in the “Question Hour” of the National Council. In view of the ongoing negotiations, he leaves open whether, in general, there will be full compensation for inflation.
According to Rauch, pensions will not be able to fully offset inflation of eight to ten percent in the long run. This is not affordable. You should also look at state subsidies, where the heating cost subsidy varies from country to country. However, it is clear that the financial framework for pensions must now be exceeded, Rauch says to similar objections from NEOS social spokesman Gerald Loacker.
Not responsible for patient billion
With regard to the criticism of the high costs of the merger of health insurance funds, expressed in a rough report by the Court of Audit, the Minister of Social Affairs wants to await the final report and the criticism of the accountants as far as possible. In any case, it is important in the upcoming negotiations on financial equalization to take a good look at the financing flows between the federal government, the federated states and social security.
Rauch does not feel responsible for the billion patients promised under turquoise blue. He has not promised this and it does not exist.
Source: Krone
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