Overview

• Union and SPD propose complete withdrawal of Bürgergeld benefits for recipients who repeatedly refuse reasonable work offers.
• The Green Party strongly opposes the proposal, calling it unconstitutional and counterproductive to improving employment outcomes.
• Deputy Green parliamentary leader Andreas Audretsch highlights that only 0.4% of Bürgergeld recipients currently face sanctions for non-compliance.
• The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that sanctions cannot deprive individuals of basic necessities, setting clear legal limits on welfare reforms.
• Greens advocate for alternative approaches, including increased funding for job training, placement programs, and a fair minimum wage, to address unemployment.