Willi Brandt

Willi Brandt 

Chancellor of the FRG 1969-74

Social developments:

Welfare: 

• 
  Pensions were raised by 5%, even more for war-wounded men and their widows
• Sickness benefits rose
• Tax-free allowances extended for children
• A fund was set up for handicapped children
• A Town Planning Act - protect environment
• Accident insurance improved

Education:

• Funds on education and scientific research was raised by 300%
• School leaving age raised to 16
• More money allocated to school buildings
• Scholarships provided for graduates
• Grants for students for poorer families

Employment:

• Allowances for training and for refugees from the GDR…