Overview

• Since January 2023, parents with a net income up to €35,000 have been exempt from childcare fees.
• Families earning up to €55,000 receive partial relief through capped fees.
• The initiative is part of the Brandenburg aid package addressing the impacts of the Ukraine crisis.
• The policy was set to expire at the end of the year but will now continue under new legislation.
• SPD and BSW are negotiating a coalition and have prioritized extending this financial support.