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Posted in Economy Politics

Reiche (CDU) calls for sweeping reforms, warns of weakening growth outlook

(de-news.net) – Minister of the Economy Katherina Reiche (CDU) has called for quick, extensive structural reforms to boost growth in the face of deteriorating economic…

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Posted in Health Politics

Officials warn of blurred lines between medical and recreational cannabis

(de-news.net) – Conservative-led ministries have urged reforms of the cannabis legal provisions, citing growing black-market activity, unregulated online sales, and weakened youth-prevention programs. The Ekocan…

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Partial legalization of cannabis under scrutiny as ministries cite market and enforcement gaps

(de-news.net) – Conservative-led ministries have demanded reforms of the cannabis laws, citing ongoing black market activity. The research consortium Ekocan cautions that Germany is home…

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Posted in Finance Politics

Conservatives urge strict spending cuts as Social Democrats favor wealth and inheritance taxes

(de-news.net) – Debates over fiscal policy in Germany are becoming more heated as conservative lawmakers demand expenditure-driven consolidation to close impending budget deficits, while Social…

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Posted in Economy Politics

New fuel pricing rules take effect in Germany

(de-news.net) – New fuel price regulations will limit daily price increases in Germany from Wednesday onward, following significantly rising energy costs linked to the Iran…

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Posted in Finance Health Politics

Statutory health insurers urge swift health reform as proposed by FinanzKommission Gesundheit (Update)

(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit has proposed 66 measures to reform statutory health insurance, targeting both system financing and patient costs. Key recommendations include shifting…

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Posted in Finance Health Politics

FinanzKommission Gesundheit roadmap: a brief overview

(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit’s first report, submitted this 30 March 2026, proposes a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at improving efficiency, controlling costs, and…

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Health Commission proposes 66 measures to stabilize insurance contributions

(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit has issued its first report proposing 66 measures to stabilize Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV) contributions from 2027. The commission…

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