When Germany reformed its primary long-term unemployment benefit, it tightened the rules for missing appointments at Jobcenters. Here's what 'Basic Income Support' recipients should know.
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 11 Aug 2026 10:11 CET
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Unemployment benefit recipients need to attend regular appointments at the Jobcenter or risk seeing payments cut. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jens Kalaene
When Germany reformed its primary long-term unemployment benefit, it tightened the rules for missing appointments at Jobcenters. Here's what 'Basic Income Support' recipients should know.
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