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Germany provides child allowances for over 32,000 Romanian children living abroad, prompting calls for a halt to these payments. The number of beneficiaries has significantly increased, with payments rising from 45.7 million euros in 2011 to 528 million euros in 2025. Sahra Wagenknecht, a German politician, argues that funds should prioritize domestic social issues over payments to families abroad. However, EU regulations allow for allowances to be granted to children of workers in other member states, complicating any potential changes. The debate continues as Germany seeks to manage social spending and prevent fraud.