Long-Time CDU Member Resigns Over Pharmacy Reform Discontent
Discontent among pharmacists has grown following the Federal Ministry of Health's (BMG) pharmacy reform plans. Uwe Hansmann, a pharmacist and long-time member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has resigned from both the party and the Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) due to dissatisfaction with the proposals.
Hansmann, who has been a CDU member for over three decades and previously served as the MIT chairman in his local association, has decided to leave both parties. He cited the lack of dialogue between the CDU and the pharmacy industry as a key reason for his resignation. Despite assurances, Hansmann believes the party has not facilitated discussions with the industry.
Hansmann, who gave up his independence two years ago to work as a substitute pharmacist, has also chosen to leave the MIT. He will no longer support either party financially. His decision comes after weeks of consideration and follows the BMG's latest plans, which have not led to the hoped-for increase in fees for pharmacists.
Hansmann's resignation reflects the broader dissatisfaction among pharmacists with the BMG's reform plans. His departure from the CDU and MIT sends a strong message about the industry's discontent with the current proposals. The absence of a fee increase for pharmacists in the latest plans has further fueled this discontent.
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