Overview
- The couple welcomed a healthy son at the end of July and Mangold posted on Instagram that the birth produced a gap of 'several thousand euros' in the family budget.
- Mangold said they expect no Elterngeld (parental allowance) once Elternzeit begins because their combined income is above the statutory reference level cited in his posts.
- He explained that Kindergeld has not started because they are still waiting for the newborn’s Steuer‑ID, which is required to apply and can delay the first payment.
- Mangold asked followers for tips about state subsidies while stressing he is not complaining and that both parents currently earn well.
- Promiflash reported medical details of the birth, saying labor began with a ruptured membrane and was induced within 24 hours, and described the parents as tired but happy, a reminder that short‑term cash strain and bureaucracy are common for new families.