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   Anne Roth (anneroth@systemli.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Mar-2024 23:30:07 JST Anne Roth

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   "The Commissioner notes the persistent narrative by parts of the political spectrum in Germany, and supported by the media, that the #Bürgergeld should be significantly below the minimum wage income, to ensure that employment remains desirable and that beneficiaries have an incentive to become independent from social services. This argument overlooks, however, that the minimum wage in Germany remains, even after gradual increases effected by the current govt, below 60% of the median income, .."

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     Anne Roth (anneroth@systemli.social)'s status on Wednesday, 20-Mar-2024 23:30:09 JST Anne Roth

     Während Rechtsaußen - und da zähle ich diese CDU/CSU explizit dazu - will, dass in Deutschland noch mehr Menschen hungern, hat es die #BürgergeldDebatte bis in den Europarat-Bericht zu Deutschland geschafft.

     "Owing to the substantial rise in the cost of living, the Bürgergeld was increased again, as of January 2024, to €561 per single adult. While welcome, the allowance still remains significantly below the €725 considered necessary by rights organisations and experts."

     https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/germany-follow-through-with-human-rights-commitments-and-improve-access-to-social-rights

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