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Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs, Women and Health (MASFG)

State strengthens midwifery services at maternity hospitals - an additional 80,000 euros for the "Early Support in Saarland" program

The Saarland state government is increasing funding for pilot services at maternity clinics by 80,000 euros annually. The funds will henceforth be distributed according to regional support needs to better assist families facing particularly high social burdens. This is intended to strengthen early a

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FDP Saar

High nursing home costs in Saarland are the result of political inactivity

Nursing home costs in Saarland, with monthly personal contributions of around 3,700 euros, are significantly above the national average. The FDP criticizes the state government for lacking countermeasures and demands that the state cover investment and training costs. More transparency and the expan

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Ministry for Economy, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy (MWIDE)

Minister Berg and Corporate Representative Ertug witness Deutsche Bahn's species detection dog in action in Homburg

Minister Petra Berg and Ismail Ertug accompanied the deployment of a Deutsche Bahn species detection dog in Homburg-Beeden. These specially trained dogs help identify protected animal species during construction projects, thereby combining environmental protection with efficient construction plannin

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Ministry of Education and Culture (MBK)

International mobility at vocational schools further expanded: Final report on the Erasmus+ consortium

The Erasmus Consortium Saarland enabled more than 120 international mobilities for trainees and teachers at vocational schools between 2024 and 2026. With EU funding of over 344,000 euros, numerous internships and further training programs were organized in various European countries. This promotes

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Ministry of Education and Culture (MBK)

International mobility at vocational schools further expanded: Final report on the Erasmus+ consortium

Since 2024, the Erasmus Plus Mobility Program has enabled over 120 international stays for trainees and teachers at vocational schools in Saarland. Cross-border internships, further training, and exchange projects are supported with EU funding. The goal is to strengthen professional competence and E

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FDP Saar

Reduction in advance maintenance payments is a violation of children's rights – first charge the payers, then save

The planned cut to advance child maintenance payments faces sharp criticism. The FDP Saar warns of a violation of children's rights and demands that delinquent parents be held responsible first. Costs rise significantly for youth aged 12 to 18—a sector where the state should not cut spending.

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FDP Saar

Berlin vote on health reform reveals state government’s lack of direction

The debate over the GKV Contribution Rate Stabilization Act reveals the lack of a clear strategy by the Saarland state government. Premier Rehlinger displayed inconsistent voting behavior in the Bundesrat, causing uncertainty for SMEs and the healthcare sector. The Saar FDP calls for clear structure

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FDP Saar

Stroke agreement with France must become the start of genuine patient mobility

A new agreement strengthens cross-border stroke care between France and the Saarland. The goal is to provide patients with faster access to highly specialized help and to remove barriers in alerting and treatment. The initiative aims to pave the way for true patient mobility and improve medical coop

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State Chancellery (SK)

Reform of Statutory Health Insurance - Saarland Requests Mediation Committee

The Saarland demands improvements to the statutory health insurance reform due to funding gaps. Prime Minister Rehlinger sees hospital, general practitioner, and nursing care provision at risk from the current bill. While reforms are needed, the financing strategy is criticized to prevent insolvenci

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