Germany Scraps Bürgergeld in Welfare Crackdown Zoltán Kottász March 5, 2026 The reform comes amid growing political tensions over rising numbers of foreign welfare recipients and concerns about incentives to work.
Merz’s Crackdown on Migrant Handouts Fixes Nothing Zoltán Kottász October 9, 2025 Germany scraps Bürgergeld and its three-year citizenship rule, yet Merz’s “turning point” barely alters the system he vowed to overhaul.
Mohammed Tops List of Welfare Recipients’ Names in Germany Zoltán Kottász August 29, 2025 Alternative für Deutschland accused the centrist government of deliberately concealing the facts.
Germany Keeps Enticing Migrants with Welfare Benefits Michael Curzon August 12, 2025 Merz said he would clamp down on migration pull factors, but continues to hand out taxpayer cash.
Members of Afghan Family Receiving Nearly €7,000 in Citizen’s Benefit Showcase Wealth on Social Media Lukács Fux August 2, 2025 Public outrage grows over perceived welfare abuse involving an Afghan refugee family in Hamburg.
Germany Calls for More Welfare Cuts While Demanding More Immigration Javier Villamor July 28, 2025 Spending rises, sacrifices are demanded, while the importation of unskilled labor is still encouraged.
