Strong Message to Migrants Abusing Benefits System

"It's common knowledge that many North African families are sending their sons to Europe only to remit money home. But that's not what our social benefits are for," the German socialist politician said.

Refugee accommodation in Bensheim Fotó: AFP/ARNE DEDERT

In the future, it will become much more difficult for asylum seekers to remit money home, as payment cards are expected to be introduced in early 2024. Asylum seekers will then no longer receive money. Instead, they will be able to make purchases with the card.

In this context, CDU politician Christoph de Vries also underlined that social benefits for asylum seekers are meant to ensure their livelihood in Germany, and not to be used to provide for their families back home.

Cover photo: Migrants in a German reception center (Photo: DPA / AFP / Arne Dedert).