Welfare in Germany

The reduction applies to amounts up to 10 euros – Legislative regulation to be submitted within the week

The electronic platform for applying for the heating allowance is now open.

Beneficiaries have until December 8 to submit their applications. The initial installment of the heating allowance will be disbursed by December 22, and this year, it ranges from 100 to 1,000 euros.

It said this would have a short-term negative impact of up to 250 million euros

He stated that it is one of the novelties contained in the third benefits package.

The government has offered indirect financing to the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) in the first four months of its operation so that the fund can cover its obligations.

Germany has amended the benefits arrangements for citizens of other EU member stattes, Bulgarians and Romanians included, according to DW.

Nationals of EU countries will only been given benefits after having spent five years in the country, acording to DW.