And Angela Merkel has plans to use money to further revive the Teuton libido, as it awakens from a long period of hibernation. In 2017, parents of a single child get paid €192 a month to spend on their pride and joy. Thankfully, Kindergeld (child benefit) hasn’t risen very much over the past few years. It remained unchanged between 2010 and 2014, then rose moderately from €184 for the first child to €192 over a three-year period. Parents who don’t wish to receive child support can also receive a tax exemption called a Kinderfreibetrag, currently on the first €7,356 of their household income.

Source: The Local July 04, 2017 13:30 UTC