Germany plans to decrease advantages for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees, Reuters says

The German authorities has drafted a invoice that would scale back social advantages for Ukrainians who’ve simply arrived within the nation, in keeping with the coalition’s settlement.

Supply: Reuters, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Below the draft legislation, Ukrainians arriving in Germany from 1 April 2025 will not obtain Bürgergeld (from German – cash for residents). As an alternative, they are going to be granted lower-level help as asylum seekers.

The adoption of the legislation might result in a discount of round €100 monthly for every Ukrainian refugee in Germany.

This determination would have an effect on at the very least 21,000 Ukrainians – the quantity who entered Germany between 1 April and 30 June 2025.

The invoice nonetheless must be accepted by the German authorities and the higher home of parliament earlier than it comes into impact.

Background:

  • Germany has lengthy debated what stage of assist Ukrainian refugees ought to obtain. The coalition agreed that for these arriving from 1 April, the help could be lowered.
  • Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Söder known as for excluding all Ukrainian refugees – not solely new arrivals – from the programme for elevated advantages.
  • Nonetheless, this proposal didn’t achieve broad assist amongst his coalition companions.

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