Germany to Compensate Holocaust Survivors with $1.4 Billion by 2024 – Last Minute World News
Negotiations for Holocaust Survivors’ Care and Payments Continue
As the last generation of Holocaust survivors age and their needs increase, negotiations for their care and financial support are becoming increasingly important. Conference Vice-President Greg Schneider emphasizes the need to secure direct payments to survivors and expand outreach services to ensure that each survivor receives the necessary care for as long as they need it.
The Hurtship Fund supplement, initially established as a one-time payment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been extended to include three additional payments to Holocaust survivors. This decision aims to address the ongoing needs of the survivors and provide them with the necessary support.
In addition to this, Germany has recently agreed to extend its savings payments beyond the original expiration date of December 2023. The extension will now continue until 2027. German authorities have set the per capita payment for each additional year as follows: approximately $1,370 in 2024, $1,425 in 2025, $1,480 in 2026, and $1,534 in 2027.
The Reparations Conference has also announced that the recipients of these payments will be Russian Jews who were often ineligible for pension schemes and had survived the horrors of death camps as children. This decision recognizes the unique challenges and experiences faced by this specific group of survivors.
These ongoing negotiations and commitments from various parties reflect a collective effort to ensure that the remaining Holocaust survivors are properly cared for and that their every need is met. With the passage of time, it is crucial to address their increasing needs and provide them with the support they deserve.
