As reported by Tagesschau, CDU Health Minister Warken has presented a draft for a nursing care reform. It is drawing sharp criticism from the coalition. The SPD describes the reform as ‘not a reform, but a burden package.’ A CSU politician warns of a ‘shunting yard toward social welfare.’
The exact contents of the draft are not yet fully known. The criticism apparently targets planned savings and a greater burden on those in need of care. The reform is intended to secure the long-term financing of the long-term care insurance.
EuroPulse reported on June 4, 2026, about Warken’s initial plans, which included fewer subsidies and higher burdens for high earners (https://europulse.today/pflegereform-warken-weniger-zuschuesse-gutverdiener/).
Source: Tagesschau
