Greens celebrate the answer to a request for citizens' money - but only tell half the truth. In 2023, fewer people switched from a job to basic security than ever before.
The number of people who are now receiving basic security due to loss of employment fell to a new low in Germany last year with the start of citizens' benefit. Critics accuse the government of promoting long-term unemployment. Many trainees go straight into community benefit after their training. Ukrainian refugees went directly into the citizen's allowance after their arrival.