Social Affairs

The processing of parental allowance applications in germany varies significantly by region. In some parts of the country, it takes on average several months to approve the benefit. These substantial differences between federal states burden affected families.

24 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Germany's municipal league warns of a 'decade of loneliness' and calls for stronger investments in social infrastructure. Managing Director André Berghegger proposes a 500 million euro fund to tackle loneliness effectively. Municipalities position themselves as key locations for addressing this cross-generational issue.