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Saxony Opens Portal as 8,000 Seek Relief From COVID Grant Repayments

An SAB portal now processes exemption requests under strict income and asset limits.

Overview

  • Applications for exemption from repayment are now being accepted online through Sächsische Aufbaubank.
  • Roughly 66,000 recipients were asked to respond to repayment reviews, with 64% having replied so far.
  • About 25,000 cases have resulted in repayment demands, with approximately €97 million still outstanding.
  • Repayments totaling €178 million have already been returned to the state.
  • Relief includes interest reductions and deadline extensions of up to 36 months, with 1,500 extension requests filed and 750 approved; full waivers apply only below €35,000 net 2023 income and €40,000 in assets.