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Katrin Staffler

Katrin Staffler

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    Germany sets up 13-member commission to draft nursing care reform by January 2027

    The federal cabinet set up the care structure commission on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with first proposals due by the end of January 2027. The reform is to take effect on 1 July 2027.

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