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Deutschland
2020
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Open letter with prominent support
The introduction of a temporary basic income is receiving more support than ever before. It is the political idea of the moment. Several petitions are currently calling for a basic income that secures people's livelihoods to bridge the corona crisis. More than one million citizens have already signed – within a few weeks, the demand of a few individuals has become a broad social movement.
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A limited basic income for six months
Germany is a rich country. Politicians are talking about large loans. What would also help the country is an unconditional basic income of 800–1,200 euros per person for six months: quick, unbureaucratic and limited in time. It would prevent thousands from falling into poverty and at the same time preserve purchasing power in the country.
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Replacing existential fear with security
Press release from the initiative Mein Grundeinkommen (My Basic Income): the association is giving away 30 basic incomes of 1,000 euros a month for six months. "It is time for a basic income that replaces existential fear with security" is the motto. They will be raffled in Berlin on 1 April, with a livestream.