“Completely lost the measure’: Greens criticize the CDU’s citizens’ money plans. “The CDU is playing low-wage workers off against those in need,” explained Verdi chief economist Dierk Hirschel.

The CDU wants to abolish citizens' money in its current form and is relying on faster sanctions. The Union wants to implement sanctions more quickly, easily and less bureaucratically. The concept provides for new adjustment mechanisms for standard rates, “binding integration agreements” in placement.