The government is implementing a major reform of the to address current disparities. More than two-thirds of all recipients in live in , where couples with three children can receive 4,250 euros net without employment.
New regulations include reductions in child supplements and financial cuts for families with five or more children. Single employable adults will now start with 861 euros monthly instead of 1,230, with the first supplement achievable after four months.
States may now provide benefits in kind and housing funds, but full payments require proof of integration efforts. This shift matters as refugees are overrepresented among recipients, prompting Finance Minister to oversee changes.