The reform aims to expedite the reintegration of long-term unemployed individuals into the workforce and reduce the number of beneficiaries, with stricter penalties for non-compliance with job center appointments. Approximately 5.5 million people currently receive the Citizen’s Income, which previously featured relaxed sanctions and extended asset thresholds. Additionally, the Bundesrat endorsed a government package to limit fuel price increases at gas stations to once daily, while also addressing concerns over rising fuel costs. A proposal for a sugar tax from Schleswig-Holstein has been referred to the relevant committees.