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Germans back tougher limits on migrant benefits – poll

RT International·RT·about 1 month ago
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Around 66% of respondents believe migrants should only receive full benefits after working for an extended period Two-thirds of Germans want to see migrants’ access to social benefits restricted, a poll commissioned by public broadcaster WDR has found. Around 66% of respondents said migrants should only receive full benefits after working in Germany for an extended period, the outlet reported on Monday. The survey, conducted by Infratest dimap research institute earlier this month, interviewed 2,084 people aged 16 and over across the country. Germany hosts the largest migrant population in the EU; 15% of its residents are foreign nationals born abroad, according to official statistics, and around 70% of the migrants are employed. Foreign nationals account for 47% of recipients of ‘Burgergeld’, Germany’s main welfare scheme for people unable to support themselves through work, which pays around €563 per month plus housing and utilities.…

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