Reforma Merz în Germania: Cine pierde ajutoarele sociale

Germany's new social aid reform, effective from July 1, 2026, imposes stricter rules on beneficiaries who fail to cooperate with job centers. Repeated absences from mandatory appointments can lead to financial penalties, but past infractions won't affect the new system. The reform introduces progressive sanctions for absences, starting with a warning and escalating to a potential suspension of benefits. The Federal Employment Agency has confirmed that sanctions will reset with the new law, and the first penalties may not be applied until September 2026. The aim is to increase pressure on those capable of work.