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De Maizière calls for overhaul of Germany’s fragmented social welfare system

(de-news.net) – Former Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière (CDU) has emphasized the pressing need for both simplification and comprehensive reform within the German social…

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Commission on long‑term stability of national pension system established

(de-news.net) – A commission has been convened by the federal cabinet with the explicit mandate to examine prospective reforms to the national pension system. The…

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A CDU health policy spokesperson advocates for comprehensive reform of Germany’s healthcare system

(de-news.net) – Simone Borchardt, health policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has issued a strong appeal for comprehensive and far-reaching structural reforms within Germany’s…

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Federal officials signal openness to tobacco levy supporting public health system

(de-news.net) – Representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, along with members of both governing parliamentary factions, have reportedly expressed a readiness to engage in…

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Posted in Health Politics

Debate intensifies over reform of Germany’s care grades system

(de-news.net) — The ongoing debate surrounding the future of Germany’s care insurance system has gained renewed momentum, with prominent political and industry figures calling for…

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Bürgergeld freeze: CDU and SPD align on tougher welfare measures and system overhaul

(de-news.net) – The Federal Ministry of Labor has confirmed that recipients of Bürgergeld (citizens’ money) will face a continued freeze in benefit increases for the…

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Schnitzer urges reforms within Germany’s social insurance system

(de-news.net) – Amid growing concerns over the sustainability of Germany’s social insurance infrastructure, Monika Schnitzer, Chair of the German Council of Economic Experts, has called…

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Group of scientists propose changes to the pension system

(de-news.net) – A comprehensive reform of the pension system is deemed unavoidable. This assessment is based on a policy paper authored by a group of…

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