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RTL2 Social Docs Spotlight New Welfare Hardships, Ratings Rise

New episodes show the real-time fallout from Jobcenter decisions for featured recipients.

Overview

  • Steffi’s Bürgergeld application was rejected after an anonymous tip about alleged cohabitation, leaving her behind on bills and facing the loss of her Bremen-Gröpelingen apartment.
  • Heiko failed to submit an up-to-date registration certificate, leading authorities to count his income against Steffi’s claim and intensifying the eviction threat.
  • In desperation, Steffi listed her beagle Emma for 650 euros on eBay Kleinanzeigen to cover overdue rent, saying she has no money left even for dog food.
  • Bärbel reported losing a new cleaning job through a temp agency after refusing a 19:00–22:00 shift, though she expects payment for days worked and lines up a separate cleaning gig.
  • RTL2’s lineup drew solid audiences, with DWDL citing a 5.8% daily share among 14–49-year-olds and Armes Deutschland at 6.0% in prime time, with episodes also available on RTL+.