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Germany's healthcare and long-term care financing crisis

109 clusters · 350 sources · last updated

Latest: German health insurance funds face 1.1 billion euro investment risk

The financial instability of Germany’s healthcare and long-term care systems has intensified. The GKV-Spitzenverband previously declared an ‘alarm level red’ status following a €770 million deficit in the first half of 2

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German government and insurers address rising stress and s-l

19 clusters · 113 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany to introduce partial sick leave starting in 2028

By late August 2026, the debate over rising absenteeism and mental health in Germany has intensified. The government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is moving forward with plans to tighten sick leave regulations. Thes

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German long-term care insurance legislative changes

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: VdK social association holds regional meetings and information sessions in Germany

The VdK social association in Germany is actively engaging with citizens regarding upcoming changes to long-term care insurance. Following a government draft of the Care Reorganization Act (Pflegeneuordnungsgesetz), the

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