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Income
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German Minister Predicts Citizen Income Reform Soon
Germany is poised for revisions to its citizen’s allowance, known as the “Bürgergeld”, with proposals expected soon from…
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…
Students Spend Half of Income on Rent
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a significant disparity in housing costs between students,…
Germans Want Simple Digital View of Retirement Income
A recent survey indicates significant public desire for increased digitization and simplification of Germany’s retirement and pension systems.…
Income Inequality Fuels Education Concerns
As several German states begin the new school year, the Social Association of Germany (SoVD) is advocating for…
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…
Low Income Families Get Climate Tech Boost
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Carsten Schneider (SPD), is developing new measures to alleviate the financial…
More Pensioners Relying on Basic Income
A growing number of retirees in Germany are increasingly reliant on basic social security benefits, according to recent…
Record Spending on Citizen’s Income Hits 46.7 Billion Euros: CDU Calls for Abolition
The costs of citizens receiving unemployment benefits have reached a record high of 46.7 billion euros last year.…
Germany’s Employees Face Sudden Income Squeeze in 2025
A new analysis by Datev, a German software company, suggests that many employees in Germany will see a…
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…