Germany’s highest court reached a groundbreaking decision this week when it ruled that it was “partially illegal” to penalize Hartz IV welfare recipients. We look at why critics have called to change the system since its beginnings.

The ruling was a blow against the notorious system, a type of long-term welfare …read more

Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20191107/what-you-need-to-know-about-hartz-iv-in-germany