German government must drive reforms as coalition partners prove too weak to deliver themExecutive summary: Bert Rürup says weak social partners cannot drive major reforms, so the government must step in while it retains a parliamentary majority. A government-led reform agenda could accelerate policy changes but also heightens political risk if public support wanes. Bert Rürup, federal government, coalition parties, Bundestag The coalition may push forward selected reforms quickly, while opposition parties may challenge the approach, potentially triggering political confrontations.The latest commentary by economist Bert Rürup argues that weak social partners cannot champion major reforms, forcing the federal government to take the lead. He notes that such leadership is viable only while parliamentary majorities persist. This stance signals a shift toward executive-driven policy agendas in the current coalition.Connected developmentsKünstliche Intelligenz: Was Deutschland gegen den KI‑Abstieg tun mussImmobilien: Hubertz will mit Maßnahmenbündel Baukosten spürbar senkenIran–US peace talks postponedOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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