Pharmacies’ role in public healthcare expanded
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has approved a major pharmacy reform aimed at strengthening pharmacies economically and expanding their role in…
Germany’s multi-sector reform agenda: fiscal expansion and structural consolidation in the face of economic constraints
(de-news.net) – The German administration has advanced a wide-ranging reform agenda covering health care, pensions, security, fiscal policy, and housing,…
Warken (CDU) signals flexibility on healthcare cuts while insisting on fiscal target
(de-news.net) – Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has expressed conditional openness to modifying parts of her healthcare savings package…
Hubig (SPD) moves to criminalize deepfakes and strengthen violence protection
(de-news.net) – The German Justice Ministry is advancing legislation to combat digital violence, with a focus on sexualized deepfakes, cyberstalking,…
Health Commission proposes 66 measures to stabilize insurance contributions
(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit has issued its first report proposing 66 measures to stabilize Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV)…
German health insurers advocate new navigation tool for patient care
(de-news.net) – In an effort to reduce the overall volume of physician visits, Germany’s statutory health insurers are advocating the…
Homelessness advocates warn of rising winter risks as support systems lag
(de-news.net) – Around this Christmas season, the Federal Working Group on Assistance for the Homeless has contended that the need…
Health Minister pledges action to close gender gap in medicine
(de-news.net) – In an effort to narrow the so‑called ‘gender gap,’ Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) announced that she…
A CDU health policy spokesperson advocates for a comprehensive reform of Germany’s healthcare system
(de-news.net) – Simone Borchardt, health policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has issued a strong appeal for comprehensive and…
Germany establishes expert commission to strengthen internet safety measures for minors
(de-news.net) – A newly established expert commission, convened by the German federal government, is tasked with evaluating potential legislative measures…