Major changes come to unemployment benefit with the monthly amount reaching EUR 1,375. The new system is vantageous, starting with a higher amount in the first six months and decreasing per quarter, giving incentives for faster return to work. The regular unemployment subsidy and longterm unemployment benefit are merged into a single allowance. The ISPA pilot project was launched in April 2025 and extends until 30 June 2026, funded with 100m euros from the Recovery Fund. More than 15,000 unemployed already receive the increased subsidy.