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In 2025, foreign beneficiaries of social welfare in households with minor children received a total of €12.2 billion in benefits, representing 59.4 percent of the total €20.54 billion paid out in this budget group, according to data obtained by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) from the federal government.
Ukrainian nationals made up the largest share among foreign recipients, accounting for €3.44 billion. They were followed by Syrians with €2.2 billion and Afghans with around €1 billion. Together, these three groups received roughly €6.7 billion, amounting to 55 percent of the benefits paid to foreigners in households with minor children.
These figures for welfare, also called citizens' money, cover both single parents and couples with children. The money covers accommodation, heating, and social security contributions.
AfD MP René Springer told Bild newspaper: "Anyone who, as a foreigner, cannot permanently secure their livelihood on their own will lose their residence permit."
He further added on X: "What could we do with these 12 billion euros? Lower fuel prices. Ease the burden on families. Improve care services. Keep hospitals open across the country. But the federal government is pouring this money into immigration into the welfare system. A government like this is at war with its own people. We will put an end to this policy. We will use these billions for our own pe
