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German nursing care reform to cut benefits and tighten access ahead of May 20 cabinet vote German nursing care reform faces tougher access rules and slower benefit increases as the …

Landlord lobby urges income-based modernization surcharge to shield low earners A German landlord association calls for modernization surcharge payments to be limited to higher-income tenants, saying fairness requires wealth-based allocation …

Germany agrees tenant protection for fossil heating costs in buildings overhaul Germany’s coalition proposes a 50-50 split of rising gas and oil heating operating costs, shielding tenants while keeping fossil …

German authorities consider cuts to social services for children, youth and people with disabilities Confidential papers suggest planned cuts to social services; debate intensifies as welfare groups and experts call …

Coalition Seeks Breakthrough on Health Insurance Financing Reform Ahead of Cabinet Vote Coalition negotiators in Germany are racing to clinch a deal on a health insurance financing reform, with the …

Germany Debate Escalates Over Proposal for New Debt Amid Energy Shock SPD lawmaker Matthias Miersch raises prospect of new debt to avert economic collapse; CDU and CSU oppose the move …

German 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 …

German 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 …

Germany 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 …