In the Federal Republic of Germany, 1.4 Million People Received Basic Social Assistance
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Figures from the Federal Employment Agency shed light on who of the "workable" people over many years is dependent on help. What could help is sometimes controversial.
Almost two out of five citizens' money recipients received the benefit last year for at least five years. The proportion is particularly high in two cities. Foreigners account for a total of just under 38 percent.
In Germany, the number of long-term unemployed is rising again, as a request from the AfD shows. The party calls for "citizens' work".
In 2025, the number of long-term unemployed in the Federal Republic of Germany exceeded one million, writing dpa with reference to data from the Federal Labour Agency. "Alternative for Germany" insists on the introduction of public works.
New data from the Federal Employment Agency show that the number of long-term unemployed in Germany has been increasing again since 2024. For the AfD, a reason to demand compulsory civil work for basic security recipients from the sixth month onwards.
Sueddeutsche Zeitung
SpiegelFigures from the Federal Employment Agency shed light on who of the "workable" people over many years is dependent on help. Especially in Berlin and Bremen, many do not find their way back into the job.
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