Tag #Social Welfare

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German Coalition Government Faces Budgetary Crisis and Public Discontent

A new German government coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD faces major budgetary challenges and public disapproval, mirroring the failures of the previous socialist-green-liberal coalition, according to recent polls.

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Debunking Myths Surrounding Germany's Bürgergeld

This report debunks eleven common myths surrounding Germany's Bürgergeld (citizen's benefit) program, using official data and expert analysis to clarify its financing, spending, reform prospects, and impact on employment.

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20% Bias Score

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China Expands Maternity Subsidy Program and Childcare Support

Starting this year, maternity subsidies in China will be directly deposited into bank accounts of new mothers across 20 regions, including Xinjiang, alongside expanded childcare support and simplified registration processes, aiming to boost the birth rate.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
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German Coalition Debates Social Welfare Cuts Amidst Budget Deficit

Germany's governing coalition is debating whether it can afford its social welfare system, with the Union demanding cuts and the SPD suggesting taxes on the wealthy, while facing pressure from their own bases.

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52% Bias Score

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German Unemployment Reaches Three Million

Germany's unemployment rate surpassed three million for the first time in a decade, prompting critical commentary on the country's social welfare system and the need for structural reforms.

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UK to Halve Asylum Seeker Housing Support

The UK Home Office will reduce the government-provided housing period for asylum seekers from 56 to 28 days in September, excluding vulnerable groups, despite charity concerns about increased homelessness; the government says this is a temporary measure to address asylum hotel usage.

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Germany's Coalition Government Faces Crisis Amidst Budget Disputes

Germany's new coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), is facing a crisis due to disagreements over budget deficits and social policies, mirroring the issues that brought down the previous coalition less than a year prior.

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Germany's Social Welfare System Faces Reform Debate

Amidst calls for budgetary cuts and social welfare system reforms, German political figures express contrasting views on the nation's social safety net, sparking a debate on the balance between fiscal responsibility and social justice.

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40% Bias Score

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Financial Worries Rise Among Parents of Minors in Germany

A July-August 2025 Forsa Institute poll commissioned by Save the Children, surveying over 1000 German parents, reveals a significant increase in parental anxiety about meeting children's basic needs, particularly among low-income families, prompting renewed calls for stronger child support.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
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German Bürgergeld Benefits to Remain Unchanged in 2026

Germany's labor minister announced that Bürgergeld benefits will remain unchanged in 2026, at €563 for single recipients and between €357 and €471 for children, while stricter penalties for missed appointments are planned.

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40% Bias Score

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EU Disability and Financial Hardship: A 25% Disparity

In the European Union, nearly 25% of disabled people struggle financially, significantly higher than the non-disabled population; this disparity is most pronounced in Greece (75.5%) and Bulgaria (52%), while employment, though helpful, doesn't solve the issue completely.

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32% Bias Score

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UK Charity's Unconditional Grants Prove Effective in Combating Homelessness

Greater Change, a UK charity, gave £699,000 to 403 people at risk of homelessness in 2024, enabling 86% to secure stable housing and almost half to find jobs; the charity argues this approach saves taxpayer money by preventing people from becoming entrenched in the system.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty

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