Number of upstairs is increasing: billions for civil allowance from state!

Number of upstairs is increasing: billions for civil allowance from state!

In a current survey, it becomes clear that the need for additional financial aid is growing steadily. People with low incomes who rely on citizens' allowance are particularly affected. According to oz-online.de, around 826,000 employed civil allowance took advantage of the past year. This is an alarming signal, since the number of top -ups has been increasing for the first time since 2015.

The state expenditure on citizenship money was around seven billion euros last year, which is an increase compared to previous years. In order to understand the situation more precisely, it is important to know that the right to the supplementary amount depends on income, assets and needs. This is explained by the Federal Employment Agency. The need is made up of a fixed standard requirement and the costs for accommodation and heating.

The role of the minimum wage

A look at the statutory minimum wage shows that this rose from 8.50 euros per hour in 2015 to currently EUR 12.82. Nevertheless, the demand for an increase to 15 euros in 2026, supported by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Employers, on the other hand, are skeptical about this claim. The left-wing MP Cem Ince has spoken out for a significant increase in the minimum wage, since the figures show that many bolts are often mini-jobbers, whereby, according to the Bertelsmann Foundation, almost half no more than the minimum wage.

Another aspect is the income that gives up in comparison to minimum wage recipients. The calculations of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) show cool facts: A childless couple who works for 28.5 hours a week for the minimum wage has a monthly net income of around 2,290 euros. In comparison, a couple who receives citizens' allowance only has 1,458 euros together with the warm rent. This difference of 832 euros illustrates the precarious location of many households.

state support and realities of life

The rising costs for the citizen benefit are also a reaction to the growing number of needy. While expenditure for civil allowance is forecast to 6.99 billion euros in 2024, it can be seen that households have received a total of 11.61 billion euros with at least one bolts. This is partly due to the fact that many upstockers earn below average wages. Around two thirds of the workers who are also dependent on the citizens' benefit cannot live on their income.

A practical example illustrates the situation: Mr. Hartwig, 35 years old and single, earns gross 650 euros per month. After deducting the rent of 410 euros, he remains a supplementary amount of 581.50 euros, which, together with his salary, leads to a monthly income of 1,135 euros. Without work, however, he could only count at EUR 223 euros per month. These figures illustrate how important citizen benefit is as financial support, but also how low the financial security is that many people can expect.

It remains to be hoped that the discussion about increasing the minimum wage and possible reforms in the area of ​​social security can improve the living conditions of those affected. It is clear that a lot of movement is necessary again to find a fair and sustainable solution for everyone.