# Palliative and hospice care developments in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palliative-and-hospice-care-developments-in-germany > Updated: 2026-08-24T01:35:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Developments in palliative and hospice care in Germany involve both community engagement and infrastructure expansion. In Freiburg, a public program is scheduled for September 2026 to coincide with the 16th Palliative Congress. Organized by the German Society for Palliative Medicine, the initiative seeks to move discussions about death and grief from medical circles into the local community through workshops, citizens' forums, and creative sessions. In the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, efforts are focused on expanding end-of-life services. The Ministry of Health reports that five new stationary hospice locations are planned or under construction to supplement the existing 22 facilities. Additionally, the health insurance provider AOK has allocated over 3.3 million euros to support outpatient hospice care through 2026, aiming to assist more than 5,300 patients. Health Minister Clemens Hoch noted that while stationary hospices are vital, many patients prefer home-based care, which relies heavily on volunteers. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Rheinland-Pfalz expands hospice and end-of-life care services Rheinland-Pfalz is expanding its hospice services, with five new stationary facilities planned and significant funding for outpatient care to support end-of-life needs through 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rheinland-pfalz-expands-hospice-and-end-of-life-care-services ### 2026-08-09: Freiburg to host public palliative care program in 2026 Freiburg will host a public program from September 15–30, 2026, surrounding the 16th Palliative Congress to discuss death, dying, and grief. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/freiburg-to-host-public-palliative-care-program-in-2026 --- Cite as: Palliative and hospice care developments in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/palliative-and-hospice-care-developments-in-germany