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India’s Social Security Coverage Hits 64.3%, Ranks Second Globally

It is the first country to upload 2025 social protection data to ILOSTAT with Phase II expected to extend benefits to over 100 crore people.

Jens Spahn Warns of Risks Linked to High Migrant Share in German Welfare System

Germany Explores Wage Replacement for Family Caregivers

UK State Pension Age Set to Rise to 67 Starting April 2026

Laurent Wauquiez Proposes Two-Year RSA Limit With Work Requirements

400,000 Pension Top-Up Requests Face Delays Despite DWP Efforts

France Details Penalties for RSA Non-Compliance, Up to 100% Benefit Loss

Duisburg Investigation Uncovers Widespread Child Benefit Fraud

French Government Faces Legal Action Over Housing Crisis Failures

CSU Pushes Costly Expansion of Mütterrente in Election Campaign

Germany Rolls Out Prepaid Cards for Refugees to Limit Cash Use

UK Pensioners Face Harsh Winter After Cuts to Fuel Payments

Germany to Reduce Asylum Seekers' Benefits by Up to 19 Euros Monthly

German States Rally for Enhanced Inclusion of Disabled Individuals

French Welfare Algorithm Faces Legal Challenge Over Discrimination Claims

German Cabinet Proposes Monthly Jobcenter Visits for Benefits Recipients

Controversy Over Proposed €1000 Incentive for Long-Term Unemployed

Labour Faces Backlash Over Winter Fuel Payment Cuts for Pensioners

Benefit Cap Affects 123,000 UK Households, Majority with Children

Disability Benefit Claims Double Among Teens in a Decade