Federal Research Minister Bär has dampened expectations for a timely BAföG increase, according to Tagesschau. She stated that there is no support within the coalition for a rapid hike in student financial aid.
The SPD in the Bundestag strongly disputes this account. The Social Democrats insist on the agreed reform and view the minister’s statements critically. The dispute between the Union and SPD over the design of the BAföG reform is thus intensifying.
Source: Tagesschau
