Germany reduces social benefits for Ukrainians: who will lose 100 euros per month.

One of the European Union countries has developed a draft law to reduce social benefits for newly arrived Ukrainians. This concerns Germany, where they want to abolish the Bürgergeld assistance. Previously, there were discussions about canceling payments for all refugees, regardless of when they arrived.

This was reported by Reuters.

What may change for Ukrainians

Refugees in Germany are assigned the Bürgergeld social assistance for employable persons, the maximum amount of which is 563 euros (for single people and single parents). The new draft law stipulates that Ukrainians who entered the territory of the state after April 1, 2025, will instead receive payments for asylum seekers.

The amount of this financial support is lower, so the new regulation will lead to a decrease in monthly payments by 100 euros. From April 1 to June 30 of the current year, the number of Ukrainian citizens in Germany increased by about 21,000. In total, there are approximately 1.25 million refugees living there.

Previously, the Prime Minister of Bavaria and leader of the Christian Social Union Markus Söder called for the abolition of the Bürgergeld for all Ukrainians, not just newcomers. According to him, 'no country takes care of the refugees from Ukraine like Germany'.

Payments to Ukrainians in Germany

As of August 2025, Ukrainians in Germany receive the Bürgergeld on general grounds. Monthly amounts vary depending on age and family status, including:

• 563 euros — single people and single parents;
• 506 euros — each spouse;
• 451 euros — youth from 18 to 24 years without families;
• 471 euros — teenagers from 14 to 17 years;
• 390 euros — children from 6 to 13 years;
• 357 euros — children under 5 years.

Additionally, there is social assistance Sozialhilfe for pensioners and those who cannot work. It includes financial support to cover basic needs, rental vouchers, food and hygiene products, as well as one-time assistance for purchasing furniture.

What else Ukrainians should know

It is worth noting that the richest German is considered to be businessman Dieter Schwarz — the owner of the well-known supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland. His wealth was estimated at 41 billion dollars in 2025. He ranks 37th on the Forbes list.

We also wrote that the most Ukrainian refugees are heading to Germany, Norway, and Sweden due to high social benefits. However, financial aid is not endless, so experts advise relying on one's own resources.