Germany Discusses Budget Gap And Insurance Changes
The savings volume in Germany has decreased from 19.6 billion to 16.5 billion euros. A three billion euro adjustment would only close the financial gap for two years before a new deficit appears. The SPD has reportedly rejected a reduction in sickness benefits and the abolition of insurance for families. Instead, a supplement for co-insured spouses is being considered, though the amount is lower than originally planned. German coalition factions are meeting in separate sessions today to discuss a proposed budget reform. The draft legislation aims for savings of more than 16 billion euros, down from an original target of 19.6 billion euros. The reform includes a provision that sickness benefits will no longer be subject to general cuts. Meanwhile, the Union faction is continuing its retreat meeting in Berlin.
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WDR 5
“das Einsparvolumen gesunken ist von 19,6 auf die jetzt 16,6. Jetzt 16,5 Drei Milliarden würde heißen, dass die Lücke nur für zwei Jahre geschlossen ist.”
NDR Info
“Im Gesetzentwurf sind Einsparungen von etwa mehr als 16 Milliarden Euro vorgesehen statt ursprünglich 19,6 Milliarden. Laut dem Medienbericht soll unter anderem das Krankengeld nicht mehr generell gekürzt werden.”
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