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Germany establishes expert commission to strengthen internet safety measures for minors

(de-news.net) – A newly established expert commission, convened by the German federal government, is tasked with evaluating potential legislative measures such as prohibiting mobile phone…

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Holetschek (CSU) advocates state-supported savings plan, while SPD supports systemic health reform

(de-news.net) – During ongoing deliberations on social reform, Klaus Holetschek, Chairman of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bavarian Landtag, has proposed the introduction of…

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Call for fee at each medical visit faces opposition

(de-news.net) – Medical and patient advocacy organizations have expressed strong opposition to the proposal by the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) to reintroduce a…

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Emergency Services Association calls for mandatory helmet use of pedelec users

(de-news.net) – In light of the increasing incidence of severe cranial injuries among pedelec users, Frank Flake, Chair of the German Professional Association for Emergency…

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A call for structural reform to reach fiscal sustainability of Germany’s statutory health insurance

(de-news.net) – Germany’s statutory health insurance system (GKV) is currently facing mounting financial pressures that threaten its long-term viability. In response to this escalating fiscal…

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Biva calls for impartial oversight in family-based care of elderly (Update)

(de-news.net) – The Pflegeschutzbund (Biva) has advocated for the implementation of impartial oversight mechanisms concerning individuals receiving care from family members. The organization stressed the…

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DIHK President calls for structural reforms to safeguard Germany’s social security systems

(de-news.net) – In light of mounting fiscal and demographic pressures, Peter Adrian, President of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), has…

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Heatwaves and homelessness: German authorities pressed to expand protective measures

(de-news.net) – Institutional representatives in Germany have called for enhanced protective measures for homeless individuals in response to escalating temperatures and a growing homelessness crisis….

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Thuringia’s premier advocates age restrictions on smartphones and social media

(de-news.net) Mario Voigt (CDU), Minister President of Thuringia, has formally called for a substantial curtailment of smartphone usage among children and adolescents. He asserts that…

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Federal health rules face legal scrutiny over neonatal and psychiatric care

(de-news.net) – The health ministers of Baden-Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Saxony-Anhalt have initiated a constitutional complaint against regulations issued by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA). The…

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Domestic production of air conditioning units in Germany climbs 75% over five years

(de-news.net) – Over the past five years, Germany has experienced a marked increase in the demand for air conditioning systems, attributed to rising ambient temperatures….

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Germany faces surge in youth eating disorders for a lack of online safeguards

(de-news.net) – The German Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DGKJP) has called for the implementation of legally binding regulations governing the use of social…

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