Meeting tomorrow's challenges: towards a future-proof social security system

Abstract

First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today about the key elements of the reform programme which, more than any other theme, is currently occupying the minds of the Government – and, of course, the political opposition – in Germany. I am referring to the restructuring of our social security systems and employment policy, which is being done in order to establish them on a sound basis for the future.