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RTLZWEI Documentaries Spotlight Bürgergeld Strain as Sanctions, Insolvency and Shortfalls Mount

The newest episodes focus on how Jobcenter rules and personal debt leave recipients with sharply reduced payouts and hard choices.

Overview

  • Manheim's Pascal, in private insolvency, says he will not pay a tablet invoice and will defer the issue to his insolvency advisor.
  • In Hamburg, Jessica and Olaf report a 20% reduction in their payments after she took a minijob without notifying the Jobcenter.
  • Rostock's Pamela says her payout fell to €86 after a widow's pension was offset against benefits and she is seeking legal advice.
  • In Magdeburg, Leon and Lisa receive a €1,862.72 furnishing loan for their first flat but say it does not cover basic items and transport.
  • Cast members say the January 2024 Bürgergeld increase has not eased pressures as living costs and utility bills keep rising.