In a recent Bundestag debate, Bärbel Bas (SPD) expressed concern that her comments regarding migration were misinterpreted, stating that her focus was on skilled labor rather than social system immigration. She highlighted that most migrants come for various reasons, including work or fleeing conflict, and emphasized the need to combat social benefit abuse while distinguishing between different types of migration. Meanwhile, the Bundesrat rejected a proposed €1,000 relief payment for workers, prompting criticism from the Left Party, which accused the government of incompetence in addressing economic relief measures.