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Germany heatwave persists, deaths near 12,000

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Latest: Germany braces for 40°C heat wave amid lingering drought

The 2026 German heat dome continued into early August, with cumulative heat‑related deaths estimated at nearly 12,000. July’s national mean temperature was 19.7 °C, 2.8 °C above the 1961‑1990 baseline, and peaks of 41.8 

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German coalition reforms & pension debate

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Latest: Germany's debate over 'Rente mit 63' early retirement reform

In July 2026 the SPD’s Matthias Miersch warned that any dismantling of the coalition’s reform programme would destabilise the effort. The package includes health‑insurance savings, a compulsory military service, a “build

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German health care reform initiatives

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Latest: German health care reform push for barrier‑free primary care

In early July, a regional workshop and expanded professional cooperation were highlighted as steps to advance care within Germany's health sector. By the end of the month, the German Social Association for Health (SoVD)