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Greens Push Child Exemption as More Minors Face Bürgergeld Sanctions in Germany

A Bundestag committee takes expert testimony today, leaving room for changes to the tougher‑sanctions bill.

Germany Moves to Automatic Child Benefit as NGOs Challenge Tougher Welfare Plan

Bundestag Opens Debate on Replacing Bürgergeld With Stricter Basic Security

Italy Sets 2026 Pension Indexation at 1.4%, Lifting Minimum by €3 a Month

Germany Moves to Shift New Ukrainian Arrivals Off Bürgergeld as Rollout Slips Toward Summer 2026

France Sets December Bill for Single Social Benefit Combining RSA, Housing Aid and Work Bonus

Coalition Sets 2026 Target for Tougher Basic Welfare as Health Minister Floats Higher Patient Co‑Pays

Germany’s Coalition Unveils ‘Grundsicherung’ to Replace Bürgergeld With Faster, Tougher Sanctions

Merz Rules Out Tax Hikes as SPD Pushes Back, Reform Panel Starts Work

Söder Presses Deep Cuts as Germany Opens Social‑Welfare Reform Drive

Germany Launches Social-State Commission to Streamline Tax-Funded Benefits by Year’s End

Germany Limits Electricity Tax Cut to Manufacturing and Agriculture

Government Finalizes Major Bürgergeld Reform With Tighter Sanctions and Budget Cuts

Starmer Passes Welfare Reform With Concessions After Largest Labour Revolt

Starmer Confirms New Benefit Rules Exempt Current Claimants

German Coalition Unveils 'Grundsicherung für Arbeitssuchende' to Replace Bürgergeld

Germany Targets Mafia-Style Social Benefit Fraud with Data-Sharing and Welfare Reforms

Coalition Outlines Spring 2026 Overhaul of Bürgergeld with Tougher Sanctions

UK Government Delays Child Poverty Strategy to Autumn Budget

Liz Kendall Criticizes Rising Welfare Costs and Calls for Reform