The “Mehrbedarf für werdende Mütter” is an additional aid paid to all expectant mothers of working age and non-autonomous.

The German government has recently approved the extension of simplified access to the basic social security (Grundsicherungssystemen.

The Third Law for the protection of the population in the event of a national epidemic is a new and more detailed law aimed to fight against the spread of the Covid-19.

The Short-time Work Facilitation Act aims to provide quick and targeted help to all those companies whose workload has dropped due to COVID-19.

From 2021 onwards, the child allowance (Kindergeld) and the tax deduction for children (Kinderfreibeträge) will be increased by 15€ per month.

The federal government has recently approved an ordinance providing for a progressive increase in the minimum wage (which is currently €9.35 gross per hour).

Anyone undergoing medical treatment has the right to obtain information about their health data and the results of clinical examinations.

According to the law § 27b SGB V, those who have to undergo an already planned operation have the possibility of an additional specialist examination as a “second medical opinion”.