The (AMS) confirmed a major calculation error affecting unemployment benefits. A woman from identified a system flaw where a three percent insurance contribution was wrongly deducted from low-income individuals.
The ruled on the matter on July 3, 2026, impacting 250,000 people. Affected recipients lost about 1.10 Euro daily, resulting in average back payments of 400 Euro, with some individuals eligible for up to 2,500 Euro in refunds.
stated the 135 million Euro total will be paid in 2026. The government will legally mandate suspended deadlines to ensure all cases dating back three years from September 22, 2026, are fully processed and reimbursed to citizens.