The German government announced on Monday that it will spend €6bn ($6.7 U.S.) in order to accommodate the record number of Syrian refugees making their way into the country, according to The Guardian.
The money will be split in half - state and local governments will receive €3bn in order to house the 800,000 refugees expected to make their way into Germany this year, and the other €3bn will go to central government expenses such as benefits.
"We have a weekend behind us that was moving, at times breathtaking," said Angela Merket, leader of the country's ruling coalition. She said that German efforts to support refugees have "painted a picture of Germany which can make us proud of our country."
"I am happy that Germany has become a country that many people outside of Germany now associate with hope," she said.
Germany has stated that Syrian refugees will be able to use the country for asylum no matter where they enter Europe, effectively suspending standard laws and allowing for an increased influx of migrants into the country, according to Reuters.
Germany's stance on refugees stands in contrast with countries such as Hungary, whose police forces have been putting refugees in holding camps and showing little compassion, according to NBC News.
"We had to give a strong signal of humanity to show that Europe's values are valid also in difficult times. Hungary's handling of the crisis is unbearable," said Yasmin Fahimi, Germany's secretary-general.
