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The new specialized intervention and counseling center for perpetrators of domestic violence in Bremen is reshaping the way perpetrators are worked with. Since January 2026, the project, run by the Hoppenbank association, has offered, for the first time, permanently established, quality-assured perpetrator support according to nationwide standards – a crucial addition to existing victim protection structures.

Risk of poverty also for family caregivers: A study on the topic of care poverty in Germany by the Paritätische Gesamtverband (Parity Welfare Association) shows that in Bremen around 6,000 people in need of care who are cared for at home and are affected by poverty do not receive the "assistance for care" to which they are entitled.

Despite the decreasing gender pay gap, women still have to accept significant losses: According to the State Statistical Office, the gender pay gap, the difference in earnings between men and women, was 14 percent in the state of Bremen last year (17 percent the previous year), while nationwide the pay gap is 16 percent.

The new forecast by the Institute for Quality Development in the State of Bremen (IQHB) up to 2034 reveals significant changes: Fewer children in primary education, more pupils in secondary education levels I and II.

Women, young people, people with a migration background and members of the queer community are particularly often affected by violence

For many families, the beginning of the year is the ideal time to plan their summer or autumn vacation. The "Family Holidays 2026/2027" catalog from the German Federal Association for Family Recreation (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Familienerholung e.V.) offers valuable guidance and lists around 80 family-friendly holiday resorts that enable families to enjoy a vacation together, regardless of income.

Successful interdepartmental cooperation: The Bremen initiative to strengthen early childhood development (Brise) shows how low-threshold support and assistance for families can positively influence the development of children.

There are two new counseling centers: the Counseling and Intervention Center for Domestic Violence and Intervention.Plus. Victims and perpetrators alike can find support and help there for a life free from violence. The counseling centers offer specialized counseling and intervention in cases of domestic and relationship violence based on nationwide professional standards.

Child benefit will increase by a flat four euros per child to 259 euros per month. The family benefits office will automatically adjust the amounts and pay them out at the new rate starting in January.

Another year with the free public transport pass is coming to an end, and 2026 is just around the corner! Here's some important information for the turn of the year.