Health 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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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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Politics
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 …
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Kombucha may support gut, liver and heart health, but research is limited
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerKombucha May Aid Gut, Liver and Heart Health but Evidence Remains Limited Kombucha’s probiotics and antioxidants may support gut, liver and heart health, but evidence is limited. New summaries of …
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Beyond Burger vs Impossible Burger Compared for Health and Nutrition
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerBeyond vs Impossible: What Consumers Should Know About Plant-Based Burgers A close look at plant-based burgers: history, nutrition and safety. Compare Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger to make informed, health-minded …
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German coalition announces levies to stabilise statutory health insurance amid Iran conflict
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany energy relief measures reshaped as coalition adds health levies and delays transport reforms Germany’s energy relief measures are now being reallocated amid renewed Gulf tensions, with the coalition on …
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German health insurance reform announced as government plans cuts and sin taxes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman statutory health insurance reform agreed by coalition leaders Coalition leaders have agreed on a statutory health insurance reform that would cut benefits, raise sin taxes and introduce new rules …