The needy and people who purchase Hartz 4 in particular have been hit hard by Corona.
Social organizations are calling for an increase in salaries and additional support.
The
corona pandemic
is particularly troubling for low-income people.
Costs for protective items in the fight against
corona
burden people who purchase
Hartz 4
, more.
Social associations are demanding a corona bonus for people in
Hartz 4.
Frankfurt - The
corona pandemic
continues to dominate daily events in
Germany
.
Far-reaching measures have been decided, but there is no end in sight.
For people who purchase
Hartz 4 in
particular
, the situation around the
coronavirus is
also precarious financially, as many experts agree.
How the corona pandemic affects Hartz 4 recipients
Corona
mainly affects people with a low basic income.
Costs for disinfectants or masks that are
needed
to protect against infection with the
coronavirus
are
a greater financial burden
for everyone who has to live from
Hartz 4
than for high-income people.
year |
The amount of the monthly Hartz 4 standard rate |
|---|---|
2017 |
409 euros |
2018 |
416 euros |
2019 |
424 euros |
2020 |
432 euros |
Source: Federal Employment Agency / statista |
Corona causes additional costs: Associations are calling for an increase in the salaries of Hartz 4
In addition, there is no food for the children in the schools and daycare centers, as these are currently closed due to the lockdown measures.
The daily care of the children and adolescents at home also burdens the monthly budget of the
Hartz 4 recipients: inside
and thus causes further costs in times of the
corona pandemic.
That is why there are calls in business and politics for a further increase in
Harzt 4 payments
.
For example, the German welfare association is demanding an immediate increase in basic security benefits, which
Hartz 4 also
belongs to, by 100 euros per month.
Although the standard rate for unemployment benefit II for 2021 has been increased to 446 euros per month, the consequences of Corona mean that this is still far from sufficient, say social associations.
People in Hartz 4 more affected by Corona: Social association criticizes the federal government
The parity charity is also campaigning for job centers to cover the costs of purchasing equipment that is
necessary
for
homeschooling
in times of
Corona
.
Some children and adolescents from families with
Hartz 4
cannot easily attend classes from home due to a lack of financial means.
Above all, the costs for digital learning aids, such as laptops and printers, should be covered by job centers, according to the association.
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The needy in particular are suffering from the corona pandemic.
Social associations demand financial support for Hartz 4 recipients: inside.jpg
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Dr.
Ulrich Schneider, Managing Director of Paritätische, criticizes the Federal Government's previous approach.
“In the past few months, the government has failed to ensure that low-income households are not left behind in the crisis,” he is quoted on the association's own website.
"With all the billions that have been spent to deal with the
Corona crisis
so far
, there is hardly a cent for people in
Hartz 4
or basic old-age security."
Hartz 4 and Corona: The Left also calls for support for the low-income
For
example, Sabine Zimmermann from the party “Die Linke” calls for
an even greater increase in benefits for people in
Hartz 4
.
The Saxon member of the Bundestag and chairwoman of the Committee for Families and Youth in the German Bundestag is campaigning
for an increase in the monthly income of those in need by 200 euros
due to
Corona
.
She also speaks of additional financial benefits that should be paid for digital learning aids or the high need for hygiene and protective items.
(Yannick Little)
List of rubric lists: © Sebastian Kahnert / dpa
