Friedrich Merz will eine radikale Reform des Bürgergelds. Eine Studie deutet darauf hin, dass die Jobcenter die staatlichen Mittel dafür tatsächlich nicht sehr effektiv verteilen.
A study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung indicates that the Bürgergeld, which replaced Hartz IV in early 2023, suffers from inefficiencies. Job centers are allocating a disproportionate amount of funds to administration rather than job placement, leading to a decline in successful labor market integrations. Friedrich Merz (CDU) plans radical reforms, criticizing the current system. The study recommends earlier and more consistent, though moderate, sanctions for Bürgergeld recipients who fail to fulfill their obligations.
