Markus Kaufmann

Markus Kaufmann is the managing director of the Conference for Social Assistance in Switzerland, known for advocating for the importance of social welfare and its role as a safety net in society. He argues against claims that social assistance is overly generous, highlighting that expenditures have decreased and the system has not expanded since the 1990s. Kaufmann emphasizes that social welfare is essential for those in need, particularly during economic downturns, and cautions against reducing benefits to the bare minimum, as this could undermine the program's effectiveness and lead to greater societal issues.