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Germany’s statutory health insurance savings package draws sharp political and medical criticism Germany’s statutory health insurance savings package sparks fierce criticism from Hamburg’s mayor, doctors and local governments as officials …

Stuttgart indoor pool nears completion but sudden water cut delays first cleaning Stuttgart indoor pool nears completion, but a sudden water shutdown halted its first cleaning; officials aim for summer-holiday …

Statutory health insurance reform passed by Bundestag after turbulent debate Germany’s Bundestag approved a statutory health insurance reform on July 10, 2026, after a heated session that underscored political urgency …

Germans approve contentious GKV reform as Bundestag backs savings package in close vote Germany’s Bundestag approved the GKV reform on July 10, 2026, in a narrow vote that seeks to …

VW restructuring: Blume vows sweeping realignment as supervisory board explores deep cost cuts VW restructuring takes center stage as CEO Oliver Blume reaffirmed a company-wide realignment following a supervisory board …

Volkswagen layoffs unconfirmed as supervisory board receives 12-point transformation plan Volkswagen layoffs unconfirmed after supervisory board meeting; company presents 12-step plan and 2030 strategy while unions demand answers amid protests. …

German savings bill would cap psychotherapy pay, therapists warn of longer waits German government plans to cap psychotherapy remuneration under a GKV savings bill, raising fears of longer waiting lists …

Germany to cut heat pump subsidies, saving €2bn over four years Germany will cut heat pump subsidies, saving €2bn over four years and refocusing support on low‑income households amid high …

German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …