Criticism of the Jusos: Resistance to the SPD and Union coalition agreement

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SPD: Jusos in several federal states against coalition agreement

The members of the SPD are faced with a decisive vote on the coalition agreement with the Union, which will take place for a period of two weeks from Tuesday. Within the party there is resistance, in particular on the part of the Jusos, the youth organization of the SPD. These groups from different federal states, including Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein, have already expressed their rejection to the plans of the possible black and red coalition. Jusos from other regions are also critical of the contract.

criticism of the migration plans and social commitment

The Jusos in the affected federal states are concerned about the effects of the planned measures in the coalition agreement. The chairwoman of the largest Juso state association in North Rhine-Westphalia, Nina Gaedike, said that the approaches of the Union and the SPD do not meet the expectations of the young Social Democrats. Similarly, the Juso boss from Lower Saxony, Ronja Laemmerhirt, who spoke of "dealbreakers" on the contract, which is fundamentally intolerable for them.

Especially in Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein, resolutions were made that summarize the critical points of the coalition agreement. The Bavarian Jusos argue that the contract is unable to solve central political questions or to tackle existing injustices in society. Her colleagues from Schleswig-Holstein criticize the migration and social policy projects perceived as unsolidarically. These concerns reflect a broader resistance within the SPD youth, which is directed against the planned departure from the citizen benefit and against deterioration in the rights of employees in the area of ​​working hours.

demands for social justice

In addition, the Jusos criticize the lack of fundamental social policy instruments such as a wealth tax and a reform of inheritance tax. Your argument is clear: too many measures are contradicted to the principles of social democracy. They demand that no compromises may be made in human rights and the central values ​​of the party. The resistance could not only influence the upcoming member survey, but also determine the future direction of the SPD and its youth organization.

Overall, the feedback from the Jusos indicates a profound discourse within the party, which could shape the fundamental values ​​and the political orientation of the SPD in the coming years. It remains to be seen whether and how this resistance will affect the decision of the SPD members.