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Germany ups cash for Holocaust survivors

April 7, 2011 11:21

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Simon Rocker,

Simon Rocker

1 min read

The German government has pledged significant increases in contributions towards the care of Holocaust survivors following negotiations with the Claims Conference.

Julius Berman, chairman of the New York-based restitution body, said that the agreement was "vital" to addressing the growing welfare needs of ageing survivors.

The German government doubled its contribution for home care from £48 million last year to £96 million this year and has agreed to give around a total of £350 million over the following three years.

Greg Schneider, the conference's executive vice-president, said: "We can enable more survivors to remain in their homes, living in familiar surroundings while getting the services they need."

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