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HugeNerd@lemmy.ca 5 hours agoShow me where Germany gives you water for free, or food?
Comment on Just work a little harder
HugeNerd@lemmy.ca 5 hours agoShow me where Germany gives you water for free, or food?
glorkon@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
On welfare they pay your rent. Tap water in Germany is perfectly drinkable, so - free water. Food? Bahnhofsmission. Also, the free money you get on welfare allows you to get food.
faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 2 hours ago
You don’t have to pay for tap water in Germany? I pay about $100/month for municipal well water that’s barely drinkable.
glorkon@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
You have to pay for tap water, but not when you’re on welfare. The state will cover it.
friendlymessage@feddit.org 1 hour ago
If you are on welfare (Bürgergeld) all costs in Germany are covered by the state that are deemed necessary for a dignified life. Several governments over the years repeatedly tried to cut benefits below that but were stopped by our constitutional court, referencing the first article of our constitution:
It’s not a perfect system and many fall through the cracks because like everything in Germany, the welfare system is highly bureaucratic. But yes, basic necessities including tap water are covered. To be honest, I don’t get that this is so mind-blowing to some, I think that’s the bare minimum
faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 59 minutes ago
I had misinterpreted and thought they meant tap water was free for everyone in Germany, which is what sounded weird to me.
It makes sense that you can get utility assistance if you’re on welfare. Even the US has hardship programs or charities that will pay for utilities, its just usually limited availbe slots restricted to the homeless, families with kids, or its a church membership benefit.