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Hartz IV: mini increase causes horror - "disgusting", "cynicism", "slap in the face"

2021-09-16T15:06:39.517Z


The increase in the standard rate for Hartz IV planned for the turn of the year has not only met with criticism from social associations and the opposition. The adaptation is not well received by many citizens either.


The increase in the standard rate for Hartz IV planned for the turn of the year has not only met with criticism from social associations and the opposition.

The adaptation is not well received by many citizens either.

Berlin - The Hartz IV standard rate is set anew every year.

The Federal Government bases its calculation on a fictitious basket of goods and services that it believes are necessary for the subsistence level.

At the turn of the year it should be three euros more per month, for a total of 449 euros.

Criticism from the opposition and associations came immediately.

Frustration about the decision also erupts on Twitter.

“It is and remains disgusting,” writes

@ Mudditanzt01

, for example,

about the rule set calculation.

“It is decided by people who live in prosperity,” she explains and recommends: “The decision-makers downgrade to Hartz IV level for four weeks so that they can experience and experience their decisions first hand.

And then think about it again. "

@ AnniKG4 picks up

on

the statement

: "... and on the subject of basic security in old age and with reduced earning capacity it continues ..."

Criticism of increasing the Hartz IV standard rate by three euros: "Shows the cynicism of the system"

“The mini increase in the requirement rates shows the cynicism of the Hartz IV system.

Even after the election, those affected can hardly expect any support, ”comments

@ freyga5

.

“Three euros is a slap in the face of human dignity,” writes

@Madenmapfer

.

@Hhoeppe also thinks: "Three euros more is not even a

handout

, that's a provocation."

@TFruehmark

points out: "I know many single mothers who get HartzIV or have to top up after a divorce.

What do they say about three euros more? "

Hartz IV: "If you invest in Bitcoin immediately, you can buy a Tesla in 2319"

@ Jakob4justice

makes a bitter joke

: “If you immediately invest the three Euro increase from Hartz IV in Bitcoin.

then you can buy a Tesla in 2319 "and:" Hartz IV will be increased by three euros a month from 2022, that's a whole 10 cents more per day, so you can treat yourself to something again. "

Social associations and the Greens as well as the Left Party had referred to the price development in their criticism and see a "factual reduction" in Hartz IV benefits.

Source: merkur

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