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Joint demands for hospital reform: quality and financing in focus
In a recent joint statement, several institutions, including the German Cancer Society and various health insurance companies, have called for a comprehensive reform of hospital financing. The main focus is on a financing structure that is independent of the number of cases and evidence-based quality standards. This appeal is directed at the political level, in particular at the federal government, states and government factions, in order to ensure sustainable and needs-oriented hospital care. The initiative, which is supported by the…
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Politics
Joint demands for hospital reform: quality and financing in focus
In a recent joint statement, several institutions, including the German Cancer Society and various health insurance companies, have called for a comprehensive reform of hospital financing. The main focus is on a financing structure that is independent of the number of cases and evidence-based quality standards. This appeal is directed at the political level, in particular at the federal government, states and government factions, in order to ensure sustainable and needs-oriented hospital care. The initiative, which is supported by the…
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Politics
Reform of mosque teaching in Upper Austria: promoting integration and in German!
In a historic step towards modernizing mosque teaching, the “Mosque Teaching 2.0” project is being launched in Austria. The aim of this project, which was launched by the Federal Chancellery and the State of Upper Austria, is to introduce German-language and value-oriented teaching in Koran schools. The initiative is a response to the results of a study that showed an urgent need for action. The textbooks in many Koran schools convey a backward Islam that is not compatible with the…
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800 people protest in Erfurt against pharmacy reform
In a notable event, around 800 people recently demonstrated in Erfurt against the controversial pharmacy reform plans initiated by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. A similar rally took place in parallel in Dresden, highlighting the nationwide concern about the effects of the reform. The pharmacists and supporters from various federal states showed their determination to raise their voices and oppose the government's decisions. The demonstrators drew attention to their concerns with whistles and well-thought-out banners. The posters read: "We are not…
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Politics
Property tax reform causes unrest in Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde: Mayor demands clarity
The uncertainty about the upcoming changes to property tax is causing concern in Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde. Many property owners are wondering to what extent they will be affected by the upcoming property tax reform. Tax increases could pose significant financial challenges for some homeowners, as the new legislation is based on outdated principles. In a letter of protest, written by the mayor of Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde, Birgit Tupat, in collaboration with twelve other mayors from the Märkischer Kreis, an urgent reorientation of the property…
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Care and support in Austria: Demands of welfare organisations to politicians
In Austria, leading aid organizations such as Caritas, Diakonie, Hilfswerk, Red Cross and Volkshilfe are calling on political parties to take concrete measures on the future of care and support. The issue is currently seen as underrepresented ahead of the upcoming elections, which can be attributed to a press conference by the Federal Association of Free Welfare (BAG). The BAG, represented by the aforementioned sponsoring organizations, emphasizes the urgency, as around 1.5 million people in Austria are affected by this…
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Nursing reform in Hesse: CDU leader Rhein calls for fundamental changes
In Hesse, CDU leader and Prime Minister Boris Rhein is calling for a fundamental reform of the care system. In light of the sharp rise in care costs in an increasingly ageing population, he has spoken out clearly and stressed that it is urgently necessary to talk about the current challenges in the care sector. His comments follow a new concept presented by Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia's Social Affairs Minister Karl-Josef Laumann. Rhein told the…
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Scholz calls for stricter gun laws instead of migration reform
In a recently published tweet, AfD parliamentary group leader Alice Weidel criticizes Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his position on combating crimes committed by migrants. Weidel accuses Scholz of not seeing the problem with the perpetrators themselves, but with the weapons they use. She criticizes the fact that Scholz wants to tighten gun laws instead of migration laws and publishes the following tweet: For #Scholz It is not illegal immigrants who are the problem, but the knives they use to attack…
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The drama of the Austrian pension fund system: Is reform inevitable?
In recent days, there have been renewed discussions about the efficiency of the pension fund system, with the Pensioners' Association, the Pension Funds' Association and Agenda Austria each making their positions clear. Criticism of the pension fund system: The Austrian Pensioners' Association (PVÖ) and the Protection Association of Pension Fund Beneficiaries (Pekabe) have been critical of pension funds in recent days. Peter Kostelka of the PVÖ stressed that the payout amounts for many beneficiaries have continued to fall, while Peter…
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Health policy in Austria: Between staff shortages and reform proposals
There are numerous challenges at the centre of Austrian health policy. These range from staff shortages to social insurance benefits and working conditions in hospitals. The entry into the profession of human medicine graduates is a particular topic of discussion, as some emigrate after studying in Tyrol to wait for a place in basic training. Public hospitals are often overwhelmed, so that beds or floors have to be closed due to a shortage of nursing staff. The outpatient sectors of…