RTL Zwei’s New Episodes Probe Bürgergeld Realities, From Work Hurdles to a Cut Over Extremism
The latest broadcasts use fresh case studies to underline the practical pressures facing recipients of Germany’s basic income support.
Overview
- Minijobber Jerrick, 22, sought to reapply for Bürgergeld after reducing to a 560-euro job, citing partial health insurance and two years without stable housing.
- Participant Steven said he spends benefits on alcohol and cannabis and stated he is being investigated for insurance fraud after acknowledging multiple paternities for payouts.
- Producers ended cooperation with Jerome after finding a Reichsflagge in his home and right-populist online posts, declaring they would not platform extremist views.
- Rostock mother Janine deregistered her make-up business due to childcare and time constraints and delivered the paperwork to the Jobcenter to update her file.
- Cologne resident Carola said a €2-per-hour park-cleaning placement ended after two days because of a finger tendon injury.