The German government has approved a proposal to increase mandatory social contributions for people without children, starting January 2027. Currently, childless individuals already contribute more to social security than parents, and this gap is expected to widen if the proposal passes through the legislative process. The proposed changes aim to address demographic challenges and the financial sustainability of the social security system in Germany. A similar proposal was considered in the Czech Republic in 2017 during the government of Bohuslav Sobotka, but it was never enacted into law. The move in Germany is likely to spark debate about fairness and incentives for parenthood. Further legislative steps are required before the German plan is implemented. It remains to be seen if the proposal will face significant opposition during the parliamentary debate.