Tag: Finance
Reintroduction of the practice fee in Germany?
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Regarding the possible reinstatement of a practice charge for German patients, the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV) has…
Pension reforms highlight generational rift aside calls for structural reform
(de-news.net) – Prominent officials continue to predict an eventual resolution regarding Germany’s contested pension package. CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn has expressed confidence that the…
Chancellor Merz stresses coalition unity while defending pension safeguard
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reinforced his government’s stance in the ongoing debate over pension legislation, presenting the draft law as both a fulfillment…
Reiche and SPD support stability in the debate surrounding pension reform
(de-news.net) – Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) has reiterated her backing for the legislative plan at the center of the grand coalition’s pension package…
Pension reform sparks youth and business opposition, appeals to hold tight voiced by SPD
(de-news.net) – Following sharp criticism from the Junge Union, the debate over Germany’s proposed pension reform has intensified considerably. SPD social policy specialist Annika Klose…
Coalition advances relief of industrial power and new energy strategy (Update)
(de-news.net) – At their meeting in Berlin, the CDU/CSU and SPD coalition leaders placed energy policy at the center of their deliberations, emphasizing industrial relief…
Minister Reiche proposes ‘Agenda 2030’ to revitalize economy
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche has proposed a sweeping realignment of Germany’s economic strategy in light of the country’s ongoing financial…
President of Federal Social Court indicates rethink of retirement age and pension adjustments
(de-news.net) – Christine Fuchsloch, President of the Federal Social Court, has expressed the view that an increase in the statutory retirement age beyond the current…
Germany secures long-term funding for the Deutschlandticket
(de-news.net) – The German Bundestag has reached an agreement on a financial framework to ensure the continuation of the Deutschlandticket until the end of 2030….
Bundestag adopts savings package of 2 billion euros to stabilize health insurance, strengthens nursing profession
(de-news.net) – In a major effort to counteract escalating healthcare expenditures, the German Bundestag has passed a comprehensive savings package totaling 2 billion euros for…