Sozialstaat in Gefahr

In the current family benefits system, the richest receive the most and the poorest receive the least. Meanwhile, the basic security system still does not provide for needs-based standard benefits for children and the child allowance as well as the education and participation package have not even reached half of the eligible children for years. Concepts of basic child security attempt to address this urgent need for reform in order to effectively prevent and reduce child poverty. Related questions, potential and problems of basic child security with regard to poverty and welfare state development are the subject of this extra look.