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German Social Associations Demand Concrete Nursing Reforms from Federal Government

State unions and welfare groups criticize the coalition's vague care reform plans, pushing for binding measures to address rising costs, staff shortages, and aging demographics.

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Overview

  • The German Trade Union Federation (DGB) Saxony calls for a major shift in nursing policy, emphasizing sustainable financing and improved working conditions.
  • Social associations in Saxony-Anhalt, including AWO and DRK, demand clear federal commitments to address escalating care costs and systemic uncertainty.
  • Critics highlight that the coalition's care reform blueprint lacks actionable measures, leaving patients, staff, and providers in limbo.
  • Under the current system, rising personnel costs are passed directly to care-dependent individuals, exacerbating financial insecurity.
  • Saxony is projected to have the oldest population in Germany by 2030, intensifying the urgency for comprehensive and equitable care solutions.