The claim
A TikTok account poses as the German federal government and claims to support voluntary departures with 20,000 euros.
Our conclusion
The account is satirical and not from the federal government. There are funding programs for voluntary departures, but not to the extent mentioned.
In the world of social media, where information and disinformation flow in equal measure, a new trend has caused a stir. A TikTok account posing as the German federal government posted a clip claiming that people who want to voluntarily leave Germany could receive a grant of 20,000 euros.

This claim has caused both confusion and debate. But what is really behind it?
What is it about?
The clip, which attracted a lot of attention, appears at first glance to come from an official federal government account. With the profile name “German Federal Government” and a logo that resembles the federal eagle next to the national colors, the post appears authentic. The message is explicitly aimed at “our migrants and foreigners” who should be financially rewarded for their voluntary departure.
Our review of the “Federal Government” TikTok clip
However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is a satirical account. The user himself marks his profile with the note “All satire‼ exclusively for entertainment‼”.

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In fact, the federal government operates official social media profiles on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Mastodon, but no official TikTok channel.
Facts about voluntary departure
Germany actually supports people who want to voluntarily return to their country of origin through various funding programs. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) provides information about these options on the website “ http://returningfromgermany.de ”. Support benefits include travel costs, medical assistance and one-off payments, which can be a maximum of 4,000 euros for a family. There is no legal entitlement to this funding.
Questions and answers on the topic:
Question 1: Does the information about exit support come from the real federal government?
Answer 1: No, the TikTok account is satirical and not from the federal government.
Question 2: Are there actually funding programs for voluntary departures?
Answer 2: Yes, Germany offers financial support for voluntary returnees, but not to the claimed amount of 20,000 euros.
Question 3: How do users recognize satire accounts on TikTok?
Answer 3: Users should pay attention to profile descriptions and consult official sources for verified information.
Question 4: What do the federal government's funding programs include?
Answer 4: The programs offer support for travel expenses, medical assistance and one-time payments.
Question 5: How do users react to the satirical clip?
Answer 5: While many users recognize the satire, there is some uncertainty about the authenticity of the information.
Conclusion on the TikTok clip
The viral TikTok clip, which suggests generous support for voluntary departures, comes from a satirical account and not from the federal government. Although Germany actually offers funding programs for voluntary return, these are far below the claimed sum of 20,000 euros. Users should always be critical and check information from reliable sources.
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