Overview
- Karger, in interviews published Sunday, said the SPD–CDU coalition agreement leaves out occupational safety and needs a clear plan.
- She said too few workplaces are checked because inspectors are understaffed, with even Brandenburg’s building sites outpacing available teams.
- She described enforcement that now targets firms with past problems, which lets low-profile companies skip checks and can hide hazards.
- She urged advice services for seasonal workers and called for using EU structural funds to pay for safety and labor projects.
- As the DGB’s regional chief, her call drew no public response from the state government reported in these stories.