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Merz's Health Care Reform Draft: Ambitious, Controversial
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils ambitious healthcare reform, aiming to curb rising premiums and save billions. The plan, approved by his cabinet, includes a sugar tax, increased medication costs, and cuts to administrative expenses. However, critics argue it shifts burdens onto patients and ignores fair shares amid economic struggles. The draft now heads to parliament for debate, with Merz seeking wins to steady the ship amid looming pension and tax issues.
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