I'm a simple emigrant and I believe in the German government

Because those who are in need in Germany receive it. The measures taken here cannot be compared with what is happening in Russia. I will tell only what I know from my friends. First, freelancers have two options: they can receive the help I wrote about yesterday. Or, if they are not sure and/or afraid that they are not eligible for it, they can declare themselves unemployed, register, and receive unemployment benefits, which are calculated based on previous income (Arbeitslosengeld I). If this amount turns out to be below the subsistence level, that amount is raised to its level (Arbeitslosengeld II). Second, if the employer cannot pay wages, the state helps him. For example, many enterprises simply cannot move workers online, but payment must be made. Or not all work can be done online. Or simply the employer has no budget to pay everyone's salaries. In this case, workers receive at least 60% of their salaries, of which 50% are government funds and 10% — the employer's. At the same time, workers either do not work at all, or work a proportionate number of hours to the salary they receive. That is, they are moved to a contract with a reduced working day (Kurzarbeit). This aid is available, among other things, only for temporary use. Of course, you can't sit like that for your whole life. And, finally, if the business is all transparent and clear, you can also not be afraid (well, only a little) and apply for material assistance for the self-employed, this includes all microbusinesses, etc. Personally, the topic of support (mostly material) for those who work in continuous production or on the front lines remains interesting to me (doctors, supermarkets, pharmacies, drivers and controllers of public and intercity transport). If I manage to find out more — I will definitely write. And in the picture, Merkel is considering the volume of government aid to Russians. #Ordnung