Süddeutsche Zeitung49 minutes agoPolitics1 min readGermany

Federal government adopts care reform draft

Key points of contention remain unresolved and are postponed to a commission

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After weeks of debate, the federal government has passed a bill for nursing care reform.
Central differences between the Union and the SPD remain and should be clarified by a commission by the beginning of next year.

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Why It Matters

The care reform was the subject of weeks of debate between the coalition partners Union and SPD.

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After weeks of debate, the federal government has launched a joint care reform. However, central points of contention between the Union and the SPD remain unresolved in the draft law; a commission is expected to develop proposals for this by the beginning of next year.

After the cabinet decision, Health Minister Carsten Linnemann (CDU) spoke of a “first important step” in a brief press appearance; another comprehensive reform should take effect on July 1st next year.

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Commission develops proposals for controversial points.
Very likely · Within months
Comprehensive reform is due to come into force on July 1st.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What are the Commission's concrete proposals?
Which points remain controversial between the Union and the SPD?