German States Rally for Enhanced Inclusion of Disabled Individuals

Amid financial challenges, leaders emphasize the need for inclusive policies and protest potential cuts in disability aid.

The Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz in Leipzig highlighted the integration of people with disabilities as a key agenda item, stressing its importance for a just society.
State leaders and disability advocates discussed the rising costs of implementing the Bundesteilhabegesetz, seeking federal support to sustain efforts.
In Magdeburg, approximately 2,000 protesters demonstrated against anticipated reductions in disability assistance, advocating for fair negotiations.
Sachsen-Anhalt's Social Ministry is negotiating a new framework for disability aid, aiming for more self-determined living while ensuring current agreements remain valid.
Germany's disability commissioner emphasized that inclusion is a fundamental democratic principle, with 13 million people in the country living with disabilities.