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German health insurance reform and GKV spending cuts

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Latest: German health insurance costs rise by 360 million euros due to new reimbursement rules

In July 2026, the German government passed a revised statutory health insurance (GKV) package to curb rising costs. The legislation, including the GKV-Beitragssatzstabilisierungsgesetz (BStabG) which took effect on 30 Ju

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German protests against welfare cuts

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Latest: Germany 2027 budget debate pits defense increases against social welfare cuts

In mid‑July, demonstrators in Stuttgart rallied against the Merz government's plan to reduce social welfare benefits, joining a coalition of municipalities and trade unions. The protest was part of a series of local acti

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