Six left-wing SPD lawmakers outline demands ahead of crucial coalition negotiations with the Union on major reforms.

The SPD lawmakers, including labor expert Jan Dieren and social affairs spokesperson Annika Klose, emphasize that reforms must improve citizens’ lives, not just serve as budget cuts.

They oppose proposals that extend working hours, limit strike rights, or introduce waiting days for sick leave, advocating instead for a one-time wealth tax on the ultra-rich to support social systems and calling for price caps on essential goods.