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Bürgergeld is a German social benefits system introduced in 2023, which is only coming into effect as part of the reform of the social support system. It is a form of financial assistance for people who are unemployed, have a low income or are in a difficult life situation. The aim of Bürgergeld is to support people in a difficult financial situation, but critics of this system note that the high amount of the benefit and the lack of restrictions related to taking up work for the national minimum wage can lead to situations in which employment for this amount becomes unprofitable for many people. Bürgergeld is supposed to provide a minimum of existence, and its amount is higher than traditional benefits, which means that people receiving these benefits can feel financially satisfied without having to work. On the one hand, it is intended to support people in crisis, but on the other hand, it can create a disincentive to professional activity, especially in the face of low wages in some sectors. In extreme cases, this can lead to a situation where a person working full-time for the national minimum wage, who does not earn a higher income, receives less financial resources than a person using Bürgergeld. This phenomenon raises concerns about long-term motivation to take up work and the social consequences. We invite you to subscribe to our ANNMICH channel ???? greetings to all our viewers ???? ????????????????????????????????????????????????