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More than a New Name: New Basic Security Comes Into Force
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After about three years of civic allowance, the social benefit now has a new name. But not only that. For recipients, there will be stricter obligations in the future.
In the future, more stringent obligations will apply to millions of people receiving civic money. After about three years, the social benefit will not only be renamed, but also changed in terms of content.
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Federal Council gives the green light: In the future, more stringent rules will apply to millions of citizens' money recipients – up to complete performance cuts.
On 27 March 2026, the Federal Council also passed through the transformation of the citizen's allowance as a new basic guarantee decided by the Bundestag. {/mprestriction} Demanding and funding The new basic guarantee aims to make social benefits more fair and to prevent abuse more effectively. The principle "Asking and funding remains central: anyone who needs support can continue to rely on state aid. At the same time, the economically active …
Reading time 5 minutesFrom 1 July 2026, the citizens' money is to be replaced by a "new basic security." The bill is in the Bundestag, the first reading started in January 2026; changes in the further procedure are possible. Nevertheless, it is already evident in which direction the reform aims: less leeway for breaches of duty, a faster and more noticeable sanction regime as well as stricter requirements for the recognition of accommodation cos…
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