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Germany debates health insurance reform in Bundestag and Bundesrat – as deficits mount

(de-news.net) – The planned reform of Germany’s statutory health insurance system was the subject of a first-reading debate in the Bundestag, with Federal Health Minister…

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Coalition reorients policy focus after failure of relief bonus in Bundesrat

(de-news.net) – The German Federal Government has abandoned a proposed 1,000-euro relief payment after its rejection in the Bundesrat and instead shifted focus toward broader…

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Coalition relief bonus plan faces mounting political resistance after Bundesrat rejection

(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed tax-free 1,000-euro relief bonus encountered major political resistance after its rejection by the Bundesrat, triggering broader disputes over fiscal policy, federal-state…

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Bundesrat blocks 1,000-euro relief bonus for fiscal reasons

(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed 1,000-euro tax-free relief bonus for employees, citing concerns over economic pressures on employers and significant…

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Bundesrat endorses revised hospital reform after federal–state compromise

(de-news.net) – While state representatives expressed ongoing worries about implementation and long-term efficacy, Germany’s Bundesrat – the second parliamentary chambher – has accepted significant changes…

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Bundesrat to consider resolution on national sugar tax initiative

(de-news.net) – Schleswig-Holstein has suggested a sugar tax on sweetened beverages as a preventive health measure, connecting it to product reformulation and youth protection. While…

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Bundesrat confirms 2026 federal budget with major allocations for defense and climate

(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally ratified the federal budget for 2026 during its final session of the year, and no proposals were introduced to…

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Bundesrat endorses new military service framework with mandatory registration for young men

(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has approved revised military service legislation based on suggestions made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. While the overall goal was to…

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