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Torben
Fischer

Position
Senior Project Manager
E-Mail
fischer@zentrum-neue-sozialpolitik.org
Telephone
+493035122751

Torben Fischer is not only responsible for planning and managing projects at the ZSP, he is also in charge of designing and developing studies and projects.

At the interface between science and politics, he contributes his many years of experience in research and consulting.

Question
01

In your opinion, which social issues receive too little attention?

Too many! One example: the situation of young adults is not being taken seriously enough. Many are (rightly!) critical about the future, too many are without education or work and susceptible to anti-democratic sentiments. Social policy must help to improve this crucial phase of life.

Question
02

Which social policy term urgently needs to be revised or abolished?

The saying “Social is whatever creates jobs” should be consigned to the dustbin of history. Gainful employment is not social per se. It must meet certain standards, including living wages and appropriate working conditions.

Question
03

If you had a superhero name, what would it be?

I already have one ;)

  • 3 Authors
April 22, 2025

Chancen für alle?

Der schwarz-rote Koalitionsvertrag ist da – aber was verspricht er sozialpolitisch? Dominic Afscharian, Laura Bänsch und Torben Fischer analysieren die Pläne von CDU, CSU und SPD mit Blick auf Fragen der Chancengerechtigkeit und identifizieren drei zentrale Probleme, die die Koalition dringend angehen muss.

  • Spotlight
  • 5 Authors

Minimum Living Standard in Germany

What do people need financially to live comfortably? The Minimum Income Standard (MIS) in the UK attempts to answer this question: expert-supported focus groups create a fictitious basket of goods and services, the value of which is then quantified. This results in a budget for a comfortable life. So far, there are no comparable figures for Germany. The Minimum Living Standard project aims to change this.

    Opportunities completed

Minimum Living Standard

What do people in Germany need for an adequate minimum quality of life?
  • Policy Paper
  • 4 Authors

The Minimum Living Standard

When it comes to citizen's income and minimum wage, there is often a lack of realistic reference values. Data is needed on what people need to live a decent life. Greater participation can make needs visible and legitimise decisions.

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