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From January 1, 2023, Germany starts paying out money to citizens (Bürgergeld). The former measure was Hartz IV (Jobcenter) or Unemployment Benefit II, and now the new measure is called Bürgergled. Citizens’ income serves as support for those who are unemployed or in need (social assistance).
With the changes in the social law, the income of citizens reflects the socio-political transformation. Citizens’ income recipients should be given the opportunity to concentrate more on training, higher education and job hunting.
• in case of need
• with basic earning capacity
• often after unemployment benefits
• Accessibility to the local employment center
Looking at the difference for one person between the old Hartz IV and the new Burgergeld, the increase is €53 over the Hartz IV and now stands at €502.
These are the following amounts that are paid out:
In case of need for (Bürgergeld) citizen money, an application must be submitted. For example, if your unemployment benefits have run out, you must apply for citizen money.
Don’t worry that was thought of too. Waiting period in the first year of benefit receipt, assets worth up to 40,000 euros are saved and do not contribute towards the citizen’s income entitlement.
In the past, Hartz IV grantees faced penalties for providing false or misleading information. There was a lot of opposition to this from citizens and associations. The introduction of a citizen’s income will not completely eliminate penalties.
At the beginning of 2023, Hartz IV or Unemployment Benefit II and social benefits were abolished
According to the federal government’s study on subsistence levels, the standard rate will rise in 2024. Federal government predicted rise for standard requirements from 6% to 8%. Using a rise of 8%.
Please note that these are only predictions. Knowing the German government and how much it cares about the social status of citizens, we do not believe that the amounts will be lower than 8%.
