Minister Bas Pushes for Faster Data Sharing to Combat Welfare Fraud

Bas wants better data sharing between agencies to dismantle fraud networks. She's pushing for states to inform municipalities about school attendance to impact welfare benefits.

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2025 October 28 . 7:15 AM

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Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas is pushing for quicker data exchange between government bodies to tackle welfare fraud. She wants better communication between various agencies to detect and dismantle these fraud networks.

Bas called for improved data sharing between regulatory offices, police, fire departments, and indeed jobs centers. She also demanded that state governments inform municipalities and jobs centers about compliance with compulsory education. Currently, local authorities lack information on whether children are attending school, which can impact welfare benefits.

Bas highlighted organized welfare fraud cases where interpreters, landlords, and employers are the same person filing the claim. She acknowledged the need for better dismantling of these fraud networks.

Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas is advocating for faster data sharing and improved communication between agencies to combat welfare fraud. She wants state governments to notify municipalities and jobs centers about compulsory education compliance. This will help ensure children are attending school, which can affect welfare benefits.