Germany's Jobless Benefits Set to Remain Frozen in 2026

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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The citizens' money will not be increased in 2026 either. This is not an indication of the dismantling of the welfare state – quite the contrary.

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The citizens' money is to be redesigned. Is there still a zero round or is there even less money in the future?

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The citizens' money will not increase in 2026 either. This is due to the calculation method of the standard rates. Union and SPD had agreed to a revision of the method in the coalition agreement.

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In view of the budget deficit, Chancellor Merz announced an autumn of reforms – including the civil money. Federal Minister of Labour, Bärbel Bas, now explains what changes should be made.

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Bitter news for 5.6 million citizens' money recipients: In the coming year, Federal Minister of Labour Bärbel Bas will again have a zero round. For this purpose, stricter sanctions are to be applied for future schwänzers.

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The standard rates for the citizen's allowance are to remain the same in 2026. Federal Minister of Labour Bas announced tougher penalties for the failure of recipients of the benefit.