Coalition Committee: Social Association Demands Course-Setting on Social Reforms - Germany’s 2026 welfare overhaul hangs in the balance this week
Pressure is growing for major welfare reforms as Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) prepares to discuss social security changes this week. The Social Association of Germany (SoVD) has demanded urgent action, calling 2026 a critical 'year of decisions' for pensions, health insurance, and long-term care funding.
The coalition committee will meet on Wednesday at 5:30 PM to tackle key reforms. Topics include pension adjustments, health insurance finances, and broader social security changes. Chancellor Merz has already promised comprehensive reforms for next year.
The government now faces calls to finalise reforms before 2026. SoVD’s demands focus on equalising contributions across professions to stabilise funding. Decisions made in the coming weeks will shape social security policies for years ahead.
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