Former Top Judge Warns of Germany's Potential Decline to 'Second-World' Status

Andreas Voßkuhle and a cross-party initiative propose 30 reforms to address Germany's governance challenges and avert further decline.

Ex-Constitutional Court President Andreas Voßkuhle warns that Germany risks becoming a 'Second-World' or even 'Third-World' country without urgent reforms.
Voßkuhle, alongside former ministers Thomas de Maizière and Peer Steinbrück, unveiled a report with 30 proposals to strengthen state functionality.
Key recommendations include establishing a Ministry for Digitalization, streamlining social services, and consolidating responsibilities for deportations under federal control.
The initiative also advocates for a national service requirement and the creation of citizen councils to enhance public engagement in governance.
The report highlights international perceptions of Germany as increasingly ineffective, citing concerns about its global competitiveness and domestic governance.