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Germany recorded double-digit billions in migration follow-up costs in 2025

According to a report by "Welt", the federal government recorded a double-digit billion amount last year for the follow-up costs of migration. Additional burdens fall on states and municipalities.

Germany recorded double-digit billions in migration follow-up costs in 2025
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The federal government recorded a double-digit billion amount last year for the follow-up costs of migration. This is reported by “Welt”, citing official figures. The exact sum was not disclosed, but it is in the double-digit billions.

In addition to federal expenditures, states and municipalities also bear significant burdens. Costs are rising noticeably, especially for a group of asylum seekers. The report does not specify which group is affected.

The total burden of migration is distributed across various levels of government. The federal government, states, and municipalities finance, among other things, accommodation, healthcare, and integration. Exact figures for states and municipalities are not yet available.

Source: www.welt.de