Germany is preparing a bill to limit Bürgergeld payments to Ukrainians
Germany is preparing a bill that could to deprive about 490 thousand Ukrainians of Bürgergeld payments, The German media reported that the government was discussing the issue. German media reported this with reference to discussions in government circles.
Reasons for the initiative
As noted, the decision explains an increase in the number of men from Ukraine aged 18-22, who have been arriving in Germany recently. There are statements in political circles about the need to reviewing approaches to social support able-bodied migrants.
What may change
The draft law provides for:
limitation or termination of Bürgergeld payments for certain categories of recipients;
Tougher requirements for employment or participation in integration programmes;
stricter control over the right to social assistance.
The final parameters of the document are still being discussed, and the decision has not yet entered into force.
Context.
Bürgergeld is the main form of social assistance in Germany for people without sufficient income. After the start of the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainians received simplified access to this system, This is now causing more and more active discussions within the country.
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