Boppard Hospital faces closure as Koblenz council votes to shut it down

A closed-door decision seals the fate of a regional lifeline. Can last-minute negotiations save Boppard Hospital from collapse?

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2025 November 13 . 5:10 PM

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Boppard Hospital faces closure as Koblenz council votes to shut it down

Koblenz city council has voted behind closed doors to shut down Boppard Hospital. The decision comes amidst a lack of serious interest from potential new operators and ongoing disputes between local authorities.

Lord Mayor David Langner (SPD) has expressed doubt about the Rhein-Hunsrück district's interest in cooperating on Boppard Hospital's future. He questioned why Koblenz residents should fund the hospital while local projects face cuts. Langner believes the hospital's closure could be averted if the district absorbs 70% of its financial losses, a proposal that went unanswered.

The Rhein-Hunsrück district has accused GKM, the hospital's operator, of shirking its responsibilities. GKM faces criticism for not implementing key measures from a future viability plan and failing to engage in binding talks with potential new operators. The city of Koblenz and Mayen-Koblenz district, as main stakeholders in the GKM hospital group, will also vote on the hospital's future next Monday. A swift closure is likely if parties maintain their current positions.

Boppard Hospital's closure looms as local authorities struggle to find a solution. With no serious interest from potential new operators and ongoing disputes between the city council and the Rhein-Hunsrück district, the future of the hospital remains uncertain.