Category: Health
Germany’s long-term care reform faces dispute over costs and funding mechanism
(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition government remains divided over long-term care reform, with Health Minister Carsten Linnemann (CDU) contending that more extensive structural reform is required,…
SPD challenges Linnemann (CDU) and the forthcoming care reform
(de-news.net) – Tensions over long-term care reform in Germany’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition have returned, with the SPD opposing reforms entailing benefit cuts, instead calling for structural…
Germany pushes reform agenda as tensions mount (Update)
(de-news.net) – The German Government is pursuing reforms aimed at economic growth and the sustainability of social insurance systems. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche and Chancellor…
Merz vows to continue reform drive after election losses (Update)
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has reaffirmed its support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and urged to proceed rapidly with its agreed reform agenda, following…
Germany supports EU plan to tighten social media rules for children
(de-news.net) – Germany’s federal government and education officials have welcomed the European Commission’s proposed “Kids Act,” which would introduce graduated age restrictions on social media…
Health insurers’ investment losses fuel calls for stricter oversight
(de-news.net) – Calls for stricter regulation and structural consolidation are being fueled by statutory health insurers’ and physicians’ associations’ increasing investment losses. Financial safeguards are…
German coalition faces continued debate over reform agenda
(de-news.net) – Germany’s ruling coalition is under pressure to reevaluate its reform agenda. While parts of the SPD want more changes to address social concerns…
Long-term care system faces mounting financial pressure
(de-news.net) – With a projected deficit of 1.2 billion euros by year’s end, Germany’s long-term care insurance system is under increasing financial strain. While short-term…
