Saskia Esken Champions Economic Reforms

SPD co-chair Saskia Esken upholds her party's economic strategies, emphasizing measures like raising the minimum wage and strengthening collective bargaining. She argues these steps will fortify Germany's economic future.

Esken suggests higher taxes for companies and top earners to support societal development. A proposed Germany Fund with an initial 100 billion euros aims to aid companies in digitization and climate neutrality.

She stresses the need for a debt brake reform to invest in infrastructure, education, and women's employment without burdening retirees or the youth. Esken dismisses painful structural reforms, advocating for consensus and leveraging Germany's strengths.

She criticizes corporate leaders focused solely on short-term profits and defends the Tariftreuegesetz, which promotes sustainable business success through employee participation. Her vision involves mobilizing resources to future-proof the country, including increased contributions from the wealthiest individuals.