Helena Steinhaus

Helena Steinhaus is the head of the association 'Sanktionsfrei', which advocates for the reform of welfare policies in Germany. She has been a prominent voice in the debate surrounding the Bürgergeld, arguing against the stigma associated with welfare recipients and criticizing the notion that social support encourages laziness. Steinhaus recently appeared in Berlin alongside Marcel Fratzscher to redirect the conversation towards the real issues faced by those in need of assistance, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate and supportive social welfare system.