Germany Proposes Doubling Child Supplement; Yakutia Aids 86,000 Children
In the German Bundestag, a proposal has been put forward to increase the child supplement (Kinderzuschlag) to at least 100% of the minimum subsistence level. This comes as discussions continue about ensuring benefits cover the full net income. Meanwhile, in Yakutia, over 86,000 children have received the single allowance so far this year.
The proposal in Germany aims to align the Kinderzuschlag with the full net income, rather than the current 65%. In Yakutia, Russia, the single allowance has been providing support to a significant number of children. The allowance varies based on the family's income level, ranging from 50% to 100% of the regional subsistence minimum for children. For single parents, the allowance should be doubled to 200% of the subsistence minimum. For children under three, it should be 150%. The subsistence minimum itself is under review, with suggestions to link it to the 'real consumer basket', amounting to no less than 43-45 thousand rubles. The single allowance in Yakutia is paid to pregnant women who register early and children under 17 in families below the subsistence minimum per person.
The proposed increase in Germany's child supplement seeks to better support families, while in Yakutia, the single allowance continues to aid thousands of children and their families, with plans to enhance support for specific groups.
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