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August 4, 2025

German lawmakers call for tougher checks to prevent welfare abuse

Politicians from Germany’s governing coalition are calling for tougher measures against unemployment benefit fraud, as concerns grow over rising costs.

Friedrich Merz Credit: Aljazeera
July 5, 2024

German budget deal sees further spending on child welfare, daycare

After lengthy household negotiations, the “emergency child allowance for families in need will rise by five euros ($5.40)’’ in 2025.

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz