Bavaria Slashes Family and Care Payments Amid Budget Constraints

Starting in 2026, Bavaria will halve direct payments for family and care support to redirect funds towards infrastructure improvements.

Bavaria's government plans to cut family and care payments by 50% starting in 2026 due to declining tax revenues and rising asylum costs.
The family payment will be reduced from €6,000 to a one-time €3,000, with the remainder allocated to enhancing childcare facilities.
Care payments will decrease from €1,000 to €500 annually, with funds redirected to improving care infrastructure like day and short-term care facilities.
Despite budget cuts, Bavaria will not incur new debt in 2025, using €1.8 billion from reserves to balance its €76.7 billion budget.
Critics argue the cuts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, while the government insists on maintaining investment in key sectors.