German Welfare System Complexity
The German welfare system has been found to be extremely complex, with over 500 benefits, leaving even professional researchers baffled.
Compared to many countries, Germany has a generous welfare state, but it is often criticized for being a maze of bureaucracy and inefficiency.
For example, an expectant father who is not yet married to the mother of his child must inform his employers in writing to secure his right to parental leave.
even professional researchers were stunned by the system's sheer complexity
The system's complexity can be overwhelming, especially for newcomers, with its labyrinth of requirements, forms, and offices involved in getting social benefits.
Author's summary: Germany's welfare system is complex.
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