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Updated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 16:01 CET

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The Agentur für Arbeit in Frankfurt an der Oder. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Patrick Pleul

From July 1st, Bürgergeld is no more. Germany is replacing this long-term unemployment benefit with a new version called Grundsicherungsgeld or 'Basic Security Allowance'. Here's what you need to know.