MINSK, 15 October (BelTA) – We need to make social assistance more targeted, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he heard out the report on improving welfare policies on 15 October, BelTA has learned.
"You know my position: we must support those who need to be supported, and those who can work must work and earn money themselves," the head of state said, stressing that otherwise such support cultivates dependency.
As an example of such an erroneous social policy, Aleksandr Lukashenko cited Germany and other countries of Western Europe. "The West is seriously concerned about the migration policy. Where did it start? It started with Germany as it invited people over (to reinforce its workforce). They paid a lot of money to the people who came. Today they are coming back to their senses. Things are difficult to turn back in such a powerful country as Germany. Certain politicians lack willpower," the president said.
"You know my position: we must support those who need to be supported, and those who can work must work and earn money themselves," the head of state said, stressing that otherwise such support cultivates dependency.
As an example of such an erroneous social policy, Aleksandr Lukashenko cited Germany and other countries of Western Europe. "The West is seriously concerned about the migration policy. Where did it start? It started with Germany as it invited people over (to reinforce its workforce). They paid a lot of money to the people who came. Today they are coming back to their senses. Things are difficult to turn back in such a powerful country as Germany. Certain politicians lack willpower," the president said.
"Therefore, we should not drive ourselves into this trap," the head of state stressed. “We need to help those who really need our help. But the money must reach the people whom we help, whom we want to help."
The president stressed that when making certain decisions in the field of social assistance it is important to take into account the current difficult situation.
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