CDU/CSU Calls for Retention of Strong Parental Allowance

The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Germany's Bundestag has declared its support for retaining a strong parental allowance and initiated discussions on its potential enhancements. The group emphasizes that the 14 months of parental allowance are a significant support for young families in their life circumstances.

Anne König, the CDU/CSU group's spokesperson for family policy, stated in a press release that the minister's announcements are a positive step. However, she stressed that the group aims to further develop the parental allowance by offering parents greater choice and flexibility.

According to the CDU/CSU group, reliable financial support is particularly needed during the initial months following childbirth. They propose implementing a higher wage replacement rate during this period, which they believe would improve the financial security for parents, especially self-employed individuals, after childbirth.

The group intends to actively pursue these improvements within the parliamentary process. The objective is to ensure that the parental allowance system effectively supports families in a manner that meets their needs.