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Universal Basic Income: Germany reports positive feedback

3 min

Available until 13/04/2026

Should we introduce a universal basic income? Is it a step toward progress and equality—or an incentive for dependency? To fuel the debate, Germany launched a three-year experiment in which around a hundred participants received €1,200 per month, unconditionally. The goal: to assess the impact of guaranteed income on work, health, and psychological well-being. The results were strikingly positive.

Image

Marco Berger

Journalist

R. Sydow

Sound

Anika Seeker

Country

  • France

  • Germany

Year

2025

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