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German health reform proposes 20 billion euros cuts, patients face higher co-payments
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman health reform targets €20 billion cut from statutory insurers in 2027 German health reform aims to cut €20 billion from statutory insurers in 2027, shifting €3.8bn to patients and …
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Germany Proposes Raising Statutory Health Insurance Contribution Ceiling by €300 in 2027
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman plan to raise contribution assessment ceiling would make high earners pay more Government proposes one-off €300 rise to the contribution assessment ceiling in 2027 to shore up statutory health …
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Health Minister Nina Warken proposes ending free spousal health coverage in Germany
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany to End Free Spousal Co-Insurance, Health Minister Says Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken proposes ending free spousal co-insurance for non-working partners, citing fairness and incentives to boost employment. Health …
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CDU Health Minister Warken’s statutory health insurance plan divides coalition over costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWarken’s statutory health insurance reform sparks coalition rift over funding Germany’s health insurance reform plan by Health Minister Warken has exposed deep divisions in the governing coalition, with the CSU …
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Health Minister Nina Warken plans to raise health insurance contribution cap
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoHealth insurance contribution ceiling set to rise in Warken’s savings draft German Health Minister Nina Warken proposes raising the health insurance contribution ceiling to shift more costs to higher earners, …
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German Health Ministry announces insurer rescue plan cutting homeopathy and clinic payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman health insurance funds face cuts as ministry proposes ending homeopathy and raising high-earner contributions Germany’s health ministry unveils plan to stabilise health insurance funds by cutting homeopathy coverage, lowering …
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Ehegattensplitting Reform Proposed as Germany Ends Free Spousal Health Coverage
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Weighs Reform of Ehegattensplitting and Free Spousal Mitversicherung April 2026 proposals to reform Ehegattensplitting and limit free spousal Mitversicherung may reduce tax and insurance benefits for single‑earner families. Germany’s …
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World
Lebanon health ministry reports 2,167 killed since Israel resumed attacks
by anna walterby anna walterLebanon Says Over 2,100 Killed Since Israeli Attacks Resumed Lebanese health ministry reports at least 2,167 dead and 7,061 wounded since Israeli strikes resumed on March 2, deepening a humanitarian …
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Jan van Aken cites health reasons as SPD demands energy security cabinet
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman politics: Left MP Jan van Aken cites health reasons as tensions rise over energy, health cuts and fuel rebate Jan van Aken’s health-related exit strains German politics as SPD …
