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Income Support

Bürgergeld Basic Income Poverty Alleviation Living Costs Pension Systems Living Standards Bürgergeld Reform Pensión Mujeres Bienestar Poverty Financial Eligibility

Japan Welfare Applications Fell 5.4% in February, Marking a Second Straight Decline

The ministry signals a modest dip with continued monitoring.

EU Court Strikes Down Italy’s 10-Year Residency Rule for Basic Income Benefit

Punjab Begins Enrolling Women for ₹1,000–₹1,500 Monthly Aid With Payouts From July 1

UK Raises Social Care Minimum Income by 7% From April, Confirms £723m for Home Adaptations

Russia Sets New 503,000-Ruble Cap on Work-Injury Sick Leave Starting Feb. 1

Hartz und Herzlich Puts Care Standards and Jobcenter Tactics Under Fresh Scrutiny

New ISEE Rules Favoring Families Take Effect in Italy

Top Court Upholds 2022 Welfare Rates as Government Moves to Tighten 2026 Benefits

Labour Poised to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap in Nov. 26 Budget

Duma Bill Would Grant Free Social Care to Solitary Pensioners Over 80, Regardless of Income

Consolidated Government Data Puts Mohammed at No. 1 Among Bürgergeld Recipients

Major Outlets Fact-Check Public Assistance Eligibility for Foreign Residents in Upper House Election

Laurent Wauquiez Proposes Two-Year RSA Limit With Work Requirements

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

Controversy Over Proposed €1000 Incentive for Long-Term Unemployed