Cost Increase in the Current Year: Federal Government Must Spend More than 250 Million Euros on Basic Security
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The new basic guarantee should save billions, but in 2026 250 million euros are missing. Read why costs are rising and Merz-saving promises are under pressure.
The Union had promised big savings with the reform of the civil money. Now the federal government needs 250 million euros in addition for basic security. What is behind the unexpected additional costs.
In the current year, the Federal Government must spend EUR 250 million more on basic insurance than planned. This is due to increased costs for the standard rates and subsequent claims of the health insurance companies.
The cost of basic security, i.e. the former citizen's money, is higher than expected in 2026. Therefore, an over-planned expenditure is due. The Ministry of Finance also gives reasons for this.
Berlin, 6 November 2026. Instead of the promised billion savings, the basic security money, which replaced the civil money in July, costs the federal government more than planned: for 2026, the federal government has to provide an additional 250 million euros. The Ministry of Labour has applied for the "over-planned expenditure", as a letter from the Ministry of Finance to the Budget Committee shows. A good 28 [...] The contribution basic securi…
In 2026, the Federal Government has to shoot 250 million euros over-planned for basic security, reports the "Tagesspiegel". The reason is above all higher costs for standard rates. The Greens accuse the Union of only promising savings.
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