Brandenburg has introduced a payment card for asylum seekers, with a monthly cash withdrawal of 50 euros for adults and 25 euros for children. The decision has sparked controversy and disagreements within the state government over the cash limit, and Minister of Integration Nonnemacher expects legal challenges. Criticism also comes from social welfare organizations, with the payment card being accused of mere symbolic politics.
Asylum seekers receive 50 euros in cash monthly, while children receive 25 euros in cash. Disagreements over cash limits persist within the state government. Social welfare organizations criticize the payment card as symbolic politics. The Märkisch-Oderland district has already implemented the payment card and plans its own solutions.
The introduction of the payment card has led to disagreements within the state government and criticism from social welfare organizations. There is a debate about creating incentives for employment and the integration of asylum seekers.