Dispute about the new care reform
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In Germany, politicians argue. The CDU and the SPD disagree. They talk about the new care reform. The care funds lack a lot of money. Until the year 2027, nearly 8 billion euros are missing.
Health Minister Carsten Linnemann wants to save money. He also wants to raise the insurance fees. The SPD does not like this plan. The SPD wants no cuts for sick people. The SPD demands more money for people in care.
An important point is the care cap. This means: Home residents pay at most 1500 euros themselves. The care fund pays the rest. Carsten Linnemann rejects this cap. He says this does not solve the money problem.
The SPD has another demand. Private insured people must pay more money into the care fund. Until now, they pay only for their own provision. The CDU does not want this. The CDU has legal concerns about this idea.
Because of the dispute, the reform is in danger. The cabinet should decide it on Wednesday. This is now very uncertain. Experts say the government could break because of this dispute. Both sides must find a solution now.
Health Minister Carsten Linnemann wants to save money. He also wants to raise the insurance fees. The SPD does not like this plan. The SPD wants no cuts for sick people. The SPD demands more money for people in care.
An important point is the care cap. This means: Home residents pay at most 1500 euros themselves. The care fund pays the rest. Carsten Linnemann rejects this cap. He says this does not solve the money problem.
The SPD has another demand. Private insured people must pay more money into the care fund. Until now, they pay only for their own provision. The CDU does not want this. The CDU has legal concerns about this idea.
Because of the dispute, the reform is in danger. The cabinet should decide it on Wednesday. This is now very uncertain. Experts say the government could break because of this dispute. Both sides must find a solution now.
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Definitions
- Care reform
- A care reform is a change of laws. The goal is to make the care of sick and old people better or to pay for it.
- Care funds
- The care funds are an insurance. They pay money for the care of people who need help in daily life.
- Cabinet
- The cabinet is the group of the most important ministers in a government. They decide about new laws.
People
- Carsten Linnemann
- Carsten Linnemann is a politician of the CDU. He is the current Health Minister of Germany.
- Friedrich Merz
- Friedrich Merz is a politician of the CDU and currently Federal Chancellor of Germany.
- Lars Klingbeil
- Lars Klingbeil is a politician of the SPD. He is Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister.
- Matthias Miersch
- Matthias Miersch is an important politician of the SPD group in the parliament.
Locations
- Germany
- Germany is a country in Europe where these laws apply.
- Berlin
- Berlin is the capital of Germany. The government works here.
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