Political brunch with SPD leader Michel: Focus on worries about the future!

Political brunch with SPD leader Michel: Focus on worries about the future!

On October 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. a political brunch will take place in the ver.di office at Goschwitzstrasse 36 in Bautzen, at which the SPD state chairwoman and member of the Bundestag Kathrin Michel will be the focus. The event is organized by the ver.di Bautzen local association and offers an opportunity to exchange ideas about future concerns and social security. Anyone who would like to take part should send an email in advance bz.swos@verdi.de register.

Kathrin Michel, who has been sitting in the Bundestag for the Bautzen I and Görlitz constituencies since 2021, has a long history in the world of work. The politician, who was born in 1963 and lives in Kamenz, worked for BASF in Schwarzheide for many years. There she was not only active as a works council member, but also a permanent member of the IG BCE union, which is clear from her commitment to the interests of employees. She has also been co-chair of the SPD in Saxony since October 2021 and was significantly involved in the negotiations to form the traffic light coalition. In the Bundestag, she sits on the Budget Committee and the Subcommittee for European Affairs.

Trade unions and social security in focus

The political brunch takes place in a context that also has significance beyond the local level. In its latest press release, the DGB (German Trade Union Confederation) emphasized the importance of a strong trade union movement in turbulent times. DGB chairwoman Yasmin Fahimi emphasizes the need to strengthen collective bargaining and advocate for social security. Especially given the 37 percent increase in new memberships in DGB unions last year, it is clear: people are looking for support and representation.

According to the DGB, the demands for a “tariff turnaround” and a reform of education policy are also extremely urgent. Trade unions should not only take a stand against social injustice, but also work together to form a firewall against right-wing extremism. These topics will probably also be discussed at the political brunch, when Michel shares her perspective on future developments in these areas.

A look into the future

In times of increasing uncertainty in the economy and society, it is even more important that politicians like Kathrin Michel are heard. At the event she will be asked how she can work to ensure that social standards are maintained and the shortage of skilled workers in Germany is addressed. Such an exchange is not only important for the participants, but also for the entire region.

We can't wait to see what ideas and solutions Michel and the participants discuss at the political brunch. This exchange could provide valuable inspiration for how the future of work and social security can be shaped.

For less familiar readers and interested parties, this offers the opportunity to find out about current topics and challenges in the area of ​​social security and to actively help shape them. The commitment of trade unions and the support of political actors like Kathrin Michel are indispensable here.

In summary, anyone who is in Bautzen on October 18th will be taking part in an important dialogue about the future of social security and co-determination in the world of work.