Philosophy
In its manifesto the JU defines itself as an organization that aims at increasing awareness about the CDU/CSU's political goals among the youth. The JU also aims at representing the interests of the youth within the CDU/CSU parties. In its platform, it defines itself as a catch-all liberal, progressive, but conservative-leaning organization. The JU advocates democracy and Social market economy. It supports the European integration and a strong partnership with the United States within the framework of the NATO. The Junge Union backs the modernization of the political agenda within its mother parties. One central objective is a consequent reform of the public social security system which is confronted by an increasing dependency ratio. The JU upholds intergenerational equity in the areas of pension and health care system reforms, which shall aim at complementing them with capital-based private accounts in order to address fiscal problems such as Germany's debt-to-GDP ratio. Through labor-market liberalization, the JU aims at addressing unemployment. The JU supports university tuition fees, and the Center Against Expulsions in Berlin.
In foreign policy, the JU upholds the German-American security alliance, and has called for Germany to take part in the War against Iraq. Rejecting Turkey's full membership, however, the JU prefers Turkey having a privileged partnership with the EU.
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“Philosophy can be compared to some powders that are so corrosive that, after they have eaten away the infected flesh of a wound, they then devour the living flesh, rot the bones, and penetrate to the very marrow. Philosophy at first refutes errors. But if it is not stopped at this point, it goes on to attack truths. And when it is left on its own, it goes so far that it no longer knows where it is and can find no stopping place.”
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