NorwayIn the Norwegian city of Sarpsborg, 80 percent of social welfare benefits go to refugees.
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Germany’s pension shock: people must work until at least 73 years of age
EuropeAt the same time as billions are flowing out to Ukraine and immigration is streaming into Germany, Germans are expected to work longer hours.
Stoltenberg’s call: Sacrifice welfare to stop Putin
World"We must remember that the highest cost is to let Putin win", declares Norway's finance minister.
Merz: “Germany can no longer afford welfare”
Europe"The welfare state that we have today can no longer be financed with what we produce in the economy", declares the former BlackRock executive.
Thousands rally in London to oppose welfare cuts
EuropeIn their speeches, the organizers called for the country's resources to be directed to healthcare, housing and education.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
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Immigrants in Denmark must work to receive social benefits
DenmarkTo be eligible for benefits, you must work at least 37 hours a week.
Migrants with no right to benefits receive food and lodging from Icelandic state
Iceland"We don't want a society where people live on the streets," says Minister of social affairs and employment Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson.
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Alingsås municipality introduces language requirements for employees
Sweden"It is important that our welfare staff can make themselves understood", says the chairman of the municipal board.
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