Coalition argues over care reform, SPD puts its foot down – stock images

Sep 28, 2026

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UNKÜRZBAR Protest against attacks on workers’ rights and social infrastructure, Nuremberg, September 26, 2026 A female protester holds up a sign reading Hands off the long-term care budget and health care. In the background, other protest signs featuring peace symbols can be seen. Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany 20260926-286A8994-M4000
DGB Bavaria: Hard-Earned Mass Rally, Nuremberg, September 26, 2026: Protesters hold up a sign at a rally reading Cutting funding for care is cutting funding for humanity along with the hashtag Unkürzbar. In the background, numerous other participants are gathered with red flags and banners. Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany 20260926-1V9A9723-M4000
Health Card and Health Insurance: A health card issued by a health insurance provider, used as a symbolic image representing the healthcare system based on statutory health insurance plans. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Duden with the marked lettering Reformpolitik Duden with the marked lettering Reformpolitik, 12 06 2026, Borkwalde, Brandenburg, In a Duden the lettering Reformpolitik was highlighted with a marker
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Senior Patient Hand Being Held By Physiotherapist In Rehab Center For Support And Care During Recovery Wheelchair In Background Indoors (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com RobertxKneschkex 25045438 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Senior healthcare support ? a compassionate nurse gently holds the hand of an elderly patient, offering comfort and medical assistance. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com RobertxKneschkex 25011581 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Nursing staff push for implementation of care reform on Tuesday 12 05 2026 in front of the Federal Ministry of Health in Berlin Nursing care is under pressure nationwide The announced reform is stil Copyright: epd-bild ChristianxDitsch epd-Tag_der_Pflege1-kopieren
Senior man, hands together and care with support for old age on sofa in retirement home. Closeup of elderly, retired pensioner or male person with pain, grief or loss in recovery or rehab at house. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com KasperxRavlox 21847332 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Bavaria, Germany April 16, 2026: Empty hospital beds in a clinic symbolize the nursing crisis and the decline of hospitals. The scene highlights challenges in the healthcare system, such as staff shortages, the need for reform, and ensuring medical care
15 03 2026, Linz, AUT, On the road in Upper Austria, Symbolic picture, Theme picture, Various theme pictures, in Elderly person with walking aid, Rollator, Old-age care, Care for the elderly, Senior citizens, Pensioner, Social affairs, Mobility,
Bavaria, Germany - March 10, 2026: A caregiver assists a patient in a wheelchair with a task at a table in a care facility. The scene depicts everyday life in nursing care, where support, assistance, and human compassion play a central role.
German Pension Insurance A form for the income tax return for the tax office on pensions
Symbol photo nursing home DEU Germany illustration, 29 08 2025, symbol photo elderly care nursing professions, senior citizens with rollator and a caregiver can be seen in a corridor in a nursing home in Brandenburg symbol photo AF_LKEE_35284