Germany Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise in 2026
Major German statutory health insurers confirm premiums will rise in 2026. Expats covered by public health insurance should know what to expect and how…
Healthcare in Germany
Navigate the German healthcare system with ease. From registering for health insurance to finding English-speaking doctors, this category ensures you have the information to manage your healthcare needs in Germany effectively.
Germany Faces New Wave of Medicine Shortages
Pharmacy associations warn Germany is unprepared for winter as over 500 medications remain in short supply.
Germans Now Spend 10 Hours a Day Sitting
Adults in Germany spend more than 10 hours seated on a typical working day, according to the 2025 DKV Health Report.
France Bans Outdoor Smoking - Germany Lags
France has introduced one of Europe's strictest outdoor smoking bans, while Germany has yet to follow. Expats accustomed to stricter rules may notice the gap.
RKI Confirms Growing Diphtheria Outbreak Across Germany
Germany's RKI has confirmed a sharp rise in diphtheria cases across multiple regions.
Alarming Drop in Health Literacy Among Germans
A new national study finds only one in four German adults has strong health literacy, raising concerns about people's ability to navigate the country's…
Bundestag Moves to Decriminalize Early Abortions
A cross-party coalition in the Bundestag is pushing to remove early abortion from the criminal code.
Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Germany
Germany is seeing a sharp rise in measles and whooping cough cases, raising public health concerns.
Wiesbaden Plans to Sell Cannabis in Pharmacies as Part of a Nationwide Model Project
Wiesbaden has applied to join a national model project allowing regulated cannabis sales via pharmacies.
Germany Finally Legalizes Private Cannabis Growing and Use from the 1st of April
Germany has embarked on a pivotal reform in its drug policy, marking a significant shift towards the legalization of cannabis for personal use. This legislative move positions Germany as a forerunner in Europe, aligning it with Malta and Luxembourg in the progressive approach to cannabis consumption and cultivation. The decision, which has sparked both acclaim and debate, outlines a new framework for the use, possession, and cultivation of cannabis, aiming to regulate and control its market within the country.
A Settlement Concludes the Latest Medical Staff Strike in Germany
For the first time in six decades, medical assistants across Germany took a bold step to address longstanding grievances related to their wages and working conditions. This historic strike, initiated by the Association of Medical Professions (VMF), marked a significant moment in the healthcare sector, culminating in a groundbreaking tariff agreement.
German Court Upholds Entitlement to Sick Pay Despite Late Submissions
In a significant ruling that reinforces the rights of employees in Germany, the Federal Social Court (Bundessozialgericht) has decreed that health insurance companies are obligated to disburse sickness benefits, known as Krankengeld, even if the insured individuals fail to meet the deadline for submitting a doctor’s sick note (Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung).