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Minister Opposes Basic Health Insurance Tiers
The German Health Minister, Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has firmly rejected proposals to restructure…
Ex-Judge Defends Basic Income Reform
The legality of the government’s planned intensification of sanctions within the new basic income system is under intense…
Energy Bills Outpace Basic Income Payments
A recent calculation by comparison portal Verivox indicates that the citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) may not adequately cover average…
German Students Lack Basic Health Knowledge
A recent nationwide study in Germany reveals significant concerns regarding the health literacy and well-being of school children…
Union Leader Demands Tougher Rules For Basic Income
Ahead of a closed-door meeting between the parliamentary group leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social…
Germany Defends Basic Income Amidst Criticism
The governing coalition’s citizen’s allowance program has faced persistent scrutiny, particularly from opposition parties, prompting a robust defense…
More Pensioners Relying on Basic Income
A growing number of retirees in Germany are increasingly reliant on basic social security benefits, according to recent…
Basic Pension Crisis Millions Facing Poverty
A new report from the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) reveals a significant rise in the disbursement of…
Study Reveals Basic Income’s Crushing Reality
A new study has revealed the struggles of those receiving the so-called “Bürgergeld” in Germany, as many struggle…
SPD’s Radical Plan for a Universal Basic Endowment
A proposal to introduce a universal basic endowment for all citizens has been put forward by the SPD…
CDA Leader Calls for Urgent Reform of Citizen’s Basic Allowance
German politician Dennis Radtke, leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Workers (CDA), has called for the German…
Majority of Germans Feel Overwhelmed by the Media and Lack Basic Online Skills
German Internet Users Feel Overwhelmed by Media, Lack Digital Literacy According to a recent survey conducted by the…
Can a New Basic Program Save the Party?
A former leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Norbert Walter-Borjans, is calling for a debate on…
Migrant Numbers in Basic Allowance Spark Alarm in Berlin
German Politician Warns of Social Unrest Over Migrant Influx in Social Benefits Jens Spahn, the newly appointed leader…
New Basic Program to Revive Party
To secure its return to the German Bundestag in the next election, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) is…
Both Scholz and Merz Lack Basic Economic Knowledge, a Recipe for Disaster
In his criticism of the duel between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and his challenger from the CDU,…
IG Metall Blasts ‘Forced Work’ in Basic Income Plan
The head of the Social Committee at the IG Metall union, Hans-Jürgen Urban, has sharply criticized the debate…