Holger Schäfer
Holger Schäfer is an economist at the Institute of the German Economy (IW) who has conducted extensive research on Bürgergeld and social welfare systems in Germany. He has expressed concern about the emotional nature of the current debates surrounding social benefits and the need for more nuanced discussions about the realities of welfare recipients.
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Holger Schäfer argues that the legal entitlement to part-time work is an unnecessary anachronism from a time of mass unemployment.
Deutschland: Merz: Europa muss die „Sprache der Macht“ lernen - Politik
Germany· 2026-01-29
Holger Schäfer from IW Köln discusses the potential labor shortage in Germany.
Arbeitsmarkt in Deutschland: Wer mehr arbeiten könnte und wer nicht - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-11-18
Holger Schäfer is an economist who provided insights on the labor market and economic conditions in Germany.
Zahl der Arbeitslosen steigt auf über 3 Millionen
Switzerland· 2025-08-30
Holger Schäfer is a labor market expert who suggests that improving childcare infrastructure is crucial for increasing productivity.
¿Son los alemanes unos vagos? Merz les pide que trabajen más | Internacional
Spain· 2025-06-08
Holger Schäfer is an economist who has researched the Bürgergeld and its implications for the labor market.
Bürgergeld: Allein die Debatte hat viel Schaden angerichtet - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-03-21
