AfD Lawmaker Slams 'Luxury Migrants' in German Welfare System
AfD lawmaker Birgit Bessin has sparked controversy by highlighting a 'first-class social security scandal'. She argues that while German families struggle financially, 'luxury migrants' within the social security system receive 'generous handouts'.
In 2024, a staggering 1,311 households in Germany received more than €8,000 per month in social welfare benefits. Unusually high claims frequently arise in households with a refugee background, often due to expensive shared accommodations. Bessin calculated that over €119 million is spent annually on these 1,245 foreign-led benefit units, covering all payments under Book II of the Social Code.
Bessin condemned the situation, accusing the governing parties CDU and FDP of enabling 'extreme abuse' of the social security system. She argues that they have failed to address the trend of high welfare claims by foreign-led households, despite German families facing financial burdens. The AfD accuses the government of not taking action to change these trends.
The debate surrounding social security benefits in Germany has been reignited, with Bessin's claims highlighting the financial strain on German families and the high costs associated with foreign-led benefit units. The government has not provided data on other social security types, leaving the full extent of the issue unclear. The situation remains a contentious topic, with political parties divided on how to address it.
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