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Coalition argues about care reform - Chancellor speaks of justice

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  • The Union and the SPD are adamant in the dispute over care reform, while the cabinet is due to pass the new austerity law on Wednesday.
  • The Chancellor emphasized justice, but the SPD sees this as its opportunity.

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The coalition between the Union and the SPD is arguing about the care reform, while the cabinet is supposed to pass a new austerity law.

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The coalition's reform course The Chancellor spoke of “justice,” and the SPD saw its chance

The Union and the SPD are unyielding in the dispute over care reform. The cabinet is expected to pass the new austerity law on Wednesday. Can this still work? And what if not?

September 29, 2026, 7:11 p.m

Open Questions

  • Will the austerity law be passed despite resistance?
  • What specific changes does the nursing reform provide for?
  • How does the public react to the dispute?

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This article was originally published by Spiegel Deutschland.

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