Social Security & Welfare

A Major Shift in German Welfare Policy Germany’s Bürgergeld system, introduced just over two years ago as a more humane alternative to Hartz IV, …

Substantial Increase in Disability Pensions Germany’s pension system has seen significant changes over the past decade, with one of the most notable developments being …

The CDU and CSU have unveiled their joint election program for the 2025 Bundestag elections, focusing on significant tax cuts for citizens and businesses. …

Germany is currently grappling with a significant shortage of skilled labor, particularly in its healthcare sector. Recent studies indicate that approximately 47,400 positions within …

Germany introduced stricter compliance measures for recipients of Bürgergeld, the social assistance program that replaced the longstanding “Hartz IV” system in 2023. These changes, …

Germany is experiencing a significant surge in illegal migration, according to the latest report from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The report, released …

The introduction of the Bürgergeld, Germany’s updated social welfare system, has sparked a heated debate about its impact on the labor market and potential …

Germany’s interior minister, Nancy Faeser, is pushing for the extension of heightened border controls along the country’s borders with Poland, Austria, Switzerland, and the …

The debate over Germany’s Bürgergeld, a basic welfare benefit, has intensified as the Free Democratic Party (FDP) calls for cuts to the payments. FDP …

In recent years, a growing number of retirees in Germany have chosen to remain in the workforce despite reaching retirement age. This trend reflects …