Idk Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the monthly amount of Kindergeld per child?
250€ je Kind
Kindergeld is provided for children under 18 years old and is independent of income.
Who is responsible for administering Kindergeld?
Familienkasse der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
This agency handles the distribution of Kindergeld in Germany.
What are the eligibility criteria for receiving BAföG?
Deutsche Staatsbürger, nicht über 24 Jahre
BAföG is a financial aid for students whose families cannot support their education costs.
What is the highest possible amount one can receive from BAföG?
Höchstsatz 992€
The amount varies depending on the parents’ income, which must be disclosed.
Which institution is responsible for BAföG?
Bundesministerium für Bildung & Forschung (BMBF)
This ministry oversees the BAföG program in Germany.
Why does Elena not qualify for BAföG?
Es gibt kein BAföG für sie
The specific reasons for her ineligibility are not provided in the text.
What defines poverty in Germany?
weniger als 60% des mittleren Einkommens
This threshold is used to determine if individuals or families are considered impoverished.
What is the poverty threshold for a four-person family in 2016?
weniger als 2.234€/Monat
This amount represents the available income per month for a family to avoid poverty.
What is the poverty threshold for a single individual in 2016?
weniger als 1.064€/Monat
This amount indicates the income level below which a single person is considered impoverished.
Who is particularly at risk of poverty?
- berufstätige Alleinerziehende
- Haushalt mit 3 oder mehr Kindern
These groups are identified as especially vulnerable to poverty in the text.
What percentage of the workforce was at risk of poverty in 2017?
10% der Berufstätigen
This is an increase from 5% in 2007, indicating a growing concern about poverty among employed individuals.
How many people in total were considered at risk of poverty in Germany?
20% der Gesamtbevölkerung (16 Mio. Menschen)
This statistic highlights the scale of poverty affecting the population.