#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 335Regulation on Alternative and Supplementary Standards for the Distribution of Funds for Integration Benefits and Administrative Costs for the Implementation of Basic Security for Jobseekers in 2026
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This regulation, known as EinglMV 2026, establishes alternative and supplementary criteria for allocating federal funds to German municipalities and job centers for integration benefits (Eingliederungsleistungen) and administrative costs related to the implementation of basic security for jobseekers (Grundsicherung für Arbeitsuchende) under Book II of the Social Code (SGB II) in the year 2026. It is issued by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and published in the Federal Law Gazette on 19 December 2025. The ordinance defines specific distribution keys and formulas that deviate from or supplement the standard allocation mechanisms to ensure a more targeted or needs-based distribution of integration and administrative budgets across federal states and local authorities. It applies exclusively to the budget year 2026 and provides the legal basis for the federal government to disburse earmarked funds to the agencies responsible for Hartz IV / Bürgergeld support.
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Key Changes
- Establishes specific distribution keys for integration funds (Eingliederungsmittel) to be applied exclusively in budget year 2026
- Defines alternative and supplementary allocation formulas that deviate from standard per-capita or needs-based models used in previous years
- Regulates the apportionment of federal funds between federal states (Länder) and local authorities for both integration services and administrative overhead
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What this law requires
Allocate federal funds to German municipalities and job centers for integration benefits (Eingliederungsleistungen) according to the alternative and supplementary distribution criteria specified in EinglMV 2026
Apply the specific distribution keys and formulas defined in EinglMV 2026 for allocating administrative costs related to basic security for jobseekers (Grundsicherung für Arbeitsuchende) under SGB II
Disburse earmarked funds exclusively for integration benefits and administrative costs for Hartz IV / Bürgergeld support in the budget year 2026
Ensure fund distribution deviates from or supplements standard allocation mechanisms to achieve needs-based or targeted distribution across federal states and local authorities
Apply the regulation exclusively to the budget year 2026; alternative distribution criteria do not extend beyond this calendar year