Hubertus Heil wants to cut social benefits for those who refuse to work

The ministry argues in the draft that there are “a few recipients of citizen’s benefit” who persistently refuse job offers. However, the state is dependent on the fact that aid is only used by those who need it. “The overwhelming majority of benefit recipients know that work makes a difference and work constructively,” Heil told “Bild”. “But it’s also clear: Anyone who doesn’t go along with it and refuses all offers will have to face harsher consequences.”