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German economic advisers call for overhaul of Soziale Pflegeversicherung (SPV) as costs surge Germany’s Soziale Pflegeversicherung (SPV) faces mounting financial strain, say the Council of Economic Experts in their spring …

Bavaria to table amendments in Bundesrat over German health reform, pushing €8bn savings through outpatient operations Bavaria will lodge formal amendments to the German health reform in the Bundesrat, arguing …

Germany’s long-term care insurance deficit forces urgent reform push Germany’s long-term care insurance deficit has reached crisis levels, prompting Health Minister Nina Warken to advance a stabilization bill as ministers …

German pension level debate intensifies as commission finalizes reform report Germany’s pension level debate escalates as an eight-member commission prepares reform proposals due June 30, 2026, raising concerns for retirees …

Germany Weighs Subsidy Cuts to Fund Income Tax Reform, Working Group Reportedly Targets €5 Billion Germany weighs subsidy cuts to fund an income tax reform; a Federal Finance Ministry working …

Germany’s Social Care Insurance Faces Strain as Number of Dependents Tops 6 Million New figures show 6.01 million people received social care insurance benefits in Germany in 2025, amplifying funding …

SPD’s Miersch casts doubt on long-term Tankrabatt, urges targeted relief and tax reform Germany’s SPD leader Matthias Miersch questions extending the temporary Tankrabatt, saying blanket fuel rebates are unsustainable and …

Government Weighs Tax Reform to Ease Pressure on Middle-Income Households German government debates a tax reform to ease pressure on millions amid rising energy and food prices, weighing relief measures …

Caritas warns German Pflegeversicherung reform could increase costs for care recipients Caritas warns Germany’s Pflegeversicherung reform could raise costs for care recipients and family carers if co-payment relief is delayed …