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Christos Pantazis
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German health insurance reform and GKV spending cuts
38 clusters · 127 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany sets 2027 statutory health insurance benchmark at 2.9 percent
In July 2026, the German government passed the GKV-Beitragssatzstabilisierungsgesetz (BStabG) to reduce spending by €19 billion by 2030. Key measures include raising pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates to 15.5%, increasi
German sick leave reform and doctor reimbursement updates
5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated
Latest: German government plans mandatory sick notes from first day of illness
The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is pursuing plans to tighten sick leave regulations by requiring employees to provide a medical certificate from the first day of illness. Proponents argue this re
Germany faces fiscal pressure from care and pension
4 clusters · 107 sources · last updated
Latest: SPD seeks amendments to German long-term care reform
Germany continues to face significant fiscal challenges regarding its social security systems. The Bundesrechnungshof has warned that rising pension costs could consume up to 36.7 percent of federal tax revenue by 2040,